There are 5 ways to get from Riverdale to Fordham University by bus, train, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Broadway/W 225 St
best- Take the bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to Broadway/W 225 Stbus Bx7
- Take the bus from W 225 St/Broadway to East Fordham Rd/Bathgate Avbus Bx9
42 min$6–15Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Broadway/Lake View Pl to East Fordham Rd/Bathgate Avbus Bx9
42 min$3–8Train
- Take the train from Riverdale to 125th Street - Harlemtrain Hudson
49 min$11–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riverdale to Fordham Universitytaxi 3.7 mi
6 min$18–23Walk
- Take the walk from Riverdale to Fordham Universitywalk 3.8 mi
1h 14m
Riverdale to Fordham University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riverdale to Fordham University is to bus which costs $3 - $8 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Riverdale to Fordham University is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $18 - $23.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broadway/Lake View Pl and arriving at East Fordham Rd/Bathgate Av. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
No, there is no direct train from Riverdale to Fordham University. However, there are services departing from Riverdale and arriving at Fordham via 125th Street - Harlem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
The distance between Riverdale and Fordham University is 5 miles.
The best way to get from Riverdale to Fordham University without a car is to bus via Broadway/W 225 St which takes 42 min and costs $6 - $16.
It takes approximately 42 min to get from Riverdale to Fordham University, including transfers.
Riverdale to Fordham University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St station.
Riverdale to Fordham University train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Riverdale station.
The best way to get from Riverdale to Fordham University is to bus via Broadway/W 225 St which takes 42 min and costs $6 - $16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $21 and takes 49 min.
What companies run services between Riverdale, Bronx County, NY, USA and Fordham University, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to Fordham University via Broadway/W 225 St, W 225 St/Broadway, and East Fordham Rd/Bathgate Av in around 42 min. Alternatively, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Riverdale to 125th Street - Harlem hourly. Tickets cost $6–11 and the journey takes 26 min.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Riverdale to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to Broadway/W 225 St
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from W 225 St/Broadway to East Fordham Rd/Bathgate Av
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Broadway/Lake View Pl to East Fordham Rd/Bathgate Av
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Estimated price
- $18–23
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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Booking & Getting There
Riverdale to Fordham University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Broadway/W 225 St station.
Riverdale to Fordham University train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at 125th Street - Harlem station.
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