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How to get fromRiverdale to Empire State Buildingby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Riverdale to Empire State Building by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverdale to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Hudson
    51 min
    $7–12

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broadway/Lakeview Pl to 5 Av/W 33 Stbus bus BxM3
    1h 1m
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Riverdale to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 12.5 mi
    18 min
    $45–60

  4. Drive 12.5 mi

    1. Drive from Riverdale to Empire State Buildingcar car 12.5 mi
    18 min
    $3–4

  5. Bus via Riverdale Av/W 254 St

    1. Take the bus from Riverdale Av/W 254 St to 7 Av/W 34 Stbus bus BxM2
    1h 25m
    $3–8

  6. Bus via W 166 St/Saint Nicholas Av

    1. Take the bus from Riverdale Av/W 254 St to Saint Nicholas Av/W 167 Stbus bus Bx7
    2. Take the bus from W 166 St/Saint Nicholas Av to 5 Av/W 33 Stbus bus M3 / ...
    2h 18m
    $6–15

Riverdale to Empire State Building by train and foot

Calendar253Weekly Services
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.9 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Riverdale, Bronx County, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Riverdale to Grand Central Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–12 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Broadway/Lakeview Pl to 5 Av/W 33 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 59 min.

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