There are 4 ways to get from Metuchen to Riverdale by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 1 subway
best- Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Van Cortlandt Park-242 Stsubway 1
1h 39m$6–18Train, bus
- Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the bus from 6 Av/W 35 St to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 252 Stbus BxM2
2h 34m$6–23Drive 39.2 mi
- Drive from Metuchen to Riverdalecar 39.2 mi
53 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Metuchen to Riverdaletaxi 39.2 mi
53 min$150–190
Metuchen to Riverdale by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metuchen to Riverdale is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Metuchen to Riverdale is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Riverdale. However, there are services departing from Metuchen and arriving at Van Cortlandt Park-242 St via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Metuchen and Riverdale is 39 miles. The road distance is 39.4 miles.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Riverdale without a car is to train and line 1 subway which takes 1h 39m and costs $5 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Metuchen to Riverdale, including transfers.
Metuchen to Riverdale train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
Metuchen to Riverdale train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metuchen to Riverdale is 39 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Metuchen to Riverdale.
There are 2547+ hotels available in Riverdale.
What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Riverdale, Bronx County, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Metuchen to Riverdale. However, you can take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, then take the line 1 subway to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St. Alternatively, you can take a train from Metuchen to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 252 St via Penn Station and 6 Av/W 35 St in around 2h 34m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Metuchen to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Metuchen to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 6 Av/W 35 St to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 252 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
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