There are 4 ways to get from Riverdale Station (Metro-North) to Manhattan by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Riverdale to 125th Street - Harlemtrain Hudson
26 min$6–11Drive 10.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverdale Station (Metro-North) to Manhattancar 10.3 mi
17 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Riverdale Av/W 254 St to 5 Av/E 98 Stbus BxM2
54 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riverdale Station (Metro-North) to Manhattantaxi 10.3 mi
17 min$40–50
Riverdale Station (Metro-North) to Manhattan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverdale Station (Metro-North) to Manhattan is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Riverdale Station (Metro-North) to Manhattan is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $40 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riverdale Av/W 254 St and arriving at 5 Av/E 98 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Riverdale and arriving at 125th Street - Harlem. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between Riverdale Station (Metro-North) and Manhattan is 8 miles. The road distance is 10.3 miles.
The best way to get from Riverdale Station (Metro-North) to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs $6 - $11.
The train from Riverdale to 125th Street - Harlem takes 26 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Riverdale Station (Metro-North) to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Riverdale Av/W 254 St station.
Riverdale Station (Metro-North) to Manhattan train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Riverdale station.
The best way to get from Riverdale Station (Metro-North) to Manhattan is to train which takes 26 min and costs $6 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 54 min.
What companies run services between Riverdale Station (Metro-North), NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Riverdale to 125th Street - Harlem every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–11 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Riverdale Av/W 254 St to 5 Av/E 98 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 45 min.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Riverdale to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–8
- Peak
- $9–11
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Riverdale Av/W 254 St to 5 Av/E 98 St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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More Questions & Answers
Riverdale Station (Metro-North) to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/E 98 St station.
Riverdale Station (Metro-North) to Manhattan train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at 125th Street - Harlem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverdale Station (Metro-North) to Manhattan is 10 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Riverdale Station (Metro-North) to Manhattan.
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