There are 4 ways to get from Riverdale to Long Beach by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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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 Long Beachtrain Long Beach Branch
2h 6m$11–20Drive 31 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverdale to Long Beachcar 31 mi
46 min$6–9Bus, train
- Take the bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to 7 Av/W 34 Stbus BxM2
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Beachtrain Long Beach Branch
2h 43m$11–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riverdale to Long Beachtaxi 31 mi
46 min$120–150
Riverdale to Long Beach by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverdale to Long Beach is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Riverdale to Long Beach is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct train from Riverdale to Long Beach. However, there are services departing from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St and arriving at Long Beach via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Riverdale and Long Beach is 36 miles. The road distance is 31.2 miles.
The best way to get from Riverdale to Long Beach without a car is to line 1 subway and train which takes 2h 6m and costs $10 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Riverdale to Long Beach, including transfers.
Riverdale to Long Beach train services, operated by MTA, depart from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station.
Riverdale to Long Beach train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverdale to Long Beach is 31 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Riverdale to Long Beach.
There are 170+ hotels available in Long Beach.
What companies run services between Riverdale, Bronx County, NY, USA and Long Beach, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Riverdale to Long Beach. However, you can take the line 1 subway to 34 St-Penn Station, walk to Penn Station, then take the train to Long Beach. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to Long Beach via 7 Av/W 34 St and New York Penn Station in around 2h 43m.
- 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
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $11–17
Train from New York Penn Station to Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $11–17
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
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
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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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