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How to get fromMidtown Manhattan to Riverdaleby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Riverdale by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Riverdaletrain train Hudson
    29 min
    $7–12

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 53 St to Broadway/Lakeview Plbus bus BxM3
    51 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Riverdaletaxi taxi 11.5 mi
    17 min
    $40–55

  4. Drive 11.5 mi

    1. Drive from Midtown Manhattan to Riverdalecar car 11.5 mi
    17 min
    $3

  5. Bus via Fort Washington Av/W 179 St

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 51 St to Fort Washington Av/W 179 Stbus bus M4
    2. Take the bus from Broadway/W 178 St to Riverdale Av/W 254 Stbus bus Bx7
    2h 16m
    $6–15

Midtown Manhattan to Riverdale by train

Calendar266Weekly Trains
Duration29 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.2 mi
  • Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA and Riverdale, Bronx County, NY, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Riverdale every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–12 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 53 St to Broadway/Lakeview Pl hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 51 min.

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