There are 4 ways to get from Riverdale to Columbus Circle by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 1 subway
best- Take the subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 59 St-Columbus Circlesubway 1
35 min$3Drive 10.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverdale to Columbus Circlecar 10.8 mi
15 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to Broadway/W 63 Stbus BxM2
1h 2m$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riverdale to Columbus Circletaxi 10.8 mi
15 min$40–50
Riverdale to Columbus Circle by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverdale to Columbus Circle is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Riverdale to Columbus Circle is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $40 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St and arriving at Broadway/W 63 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St and arriving at 59 St-Columbus Circle. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between Riverdale and Columbus Circle is 10 miles. The road distance is 10.8 miles.
The best way to get from Riverdale to Columbus Circle without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 35 min and costs $3.
The line 1 subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle takes 35 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Riverdale to Columbus Circle bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St station.
Riverdale to Columbus Circle train services, operated by MTA, depart from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station.
Riverdale to Columbus Circle bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Broadway/W 63 St station.
What companies run services between Riverdale, Bronx County, NY, USA and Columbus Circle, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to Broadway/W 63 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 2m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 35 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 Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to Broadway/W 63 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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
- 15 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 to Columbus Circle train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 59 St-Columbus Circle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverdale to Columbus Circle is 11 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Riverdale to Columbus Circle.
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