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How to get fromRiverdale to Jersey Cityby subway, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Riverdale to Jersey City by subway, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to WTC Cortlandtsubway subway 1
    1h 10m
    $7

  2. Drive 17.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverdale to Jersey Citycar car 17.8 mi
    27 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to 7 Av/W 34 Stbus bus BxM2
    2. Take the train from 33rd Street to Journal Squaretrain train Path
    1h 46m
    $7–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Riverdale to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 17.8 mi
    27 min
    $40–50

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to 7 Av/W 34 Stbus bus BxM2
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus bus 119
    2h 20m
    $10–29

Riverdale to Jersey City by subway and train

Calendar801Weekly Services
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Riverdale, Bronx County, NY, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to WTC Cortlandt every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via 7 Av/W 34 St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 20m.

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