There are 6 ways to get from Riverdale to Caldwell by subway, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Line 1 subway, train
best- Take the subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Bay Streettrain Bntnm
2h 37m$6–20Drive 27.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverdale to Caldwellcar 27.1 mi
36 min$5–8Bus, line 71 bus
- Take the bus from Riverdale Av/W 254 St to 7 Av/W 34 Stbus BxM2
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bloomfield Ave At Smull Avebus 29 / ...
3h 5m$7–27Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riverdale to Caldwelltaxi 27.1 mi
36 min$60–75Bus, line 71 bus via Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St
- Take the bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to 7 Av/W 34 Stbus BxM2
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bloomfield Ave At Smull Avebus 29 / ...
3h 9m$7–566Bus, line 71 bus #2
- Take the bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to Broadway/W 178 Stbus Bx7
- Take the bus from New York to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bloomfield Ave At Smull Avebus 29 / ...
3h 40m$12–31
Riverdale to Caldwell by subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverdale to Caldwell is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Riverdale to Caldwell is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverdale to Caldwell. However, there are services departing from Riverdale Av/W 254 St and arriving at Bloomfield Ave At Smull Ave via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverdale to Caldwell. However, there are services departing from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St and arriving at Bay Street via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Riverdale and Caldwell is 31 miles. The road distance is 27.3 miles.
The best way to get from Riverdale to Caldwell without a car is to line 1 subway and train which takes 2h 37m and costs $5 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Riverdale to Caldwell, including transfers.
Riverdale to Caldwell bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Riverdale Av/W 254 St station.
Riverdale to Caldwell train services, operated by MTA, depart from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station.
Riverdale to Caldwell bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 7 Av/W 34 St station.
What companies run services between Riverdale, Bronx County, NY, USA and Caldwell, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Riverdale Av/W 254 St to Bloomfield Ave At Smull Ave via 7 Av/W 34 St, New York Penn Station, Newark, Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 34 St-Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Bay Street
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Riverdale Av/W 254 St to 7 Av/W 34 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to 7 Av/W 34 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to Broadway/W 178 St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Bloomfield Ave At Smull Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–9
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Bloomfield Ave At Smull Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–9
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Bloomfield Ave At Smull Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New York to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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 to Caldwell train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverdale to Caldwell is 27 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Riverdale to Caldwell.
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