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How to get fromRiverdale to Long Islandby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, line 7 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverdale to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Hudson
    2. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 74 St-Broadwaysubway subway 7
    59 min
    $10–14

  2. Drive  20.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverdale to Brooklyncar car 20.1 mi
    36 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus, line 7 subway

    1. Take the bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to Lexington Av/E 42 Stbus bus BxM1
    2. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 74 St-Broadwaysubway subway 7
    1h 37m
    $6–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Riverdale to Brooklyntaxi taxi 20.1 mi
    36 min
    $90–110

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/Lakeview Pl to 5 Av/W 48 Stbus bus BxM3
    2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 47 St to Roosevelt Av/75 Stbus bus Q32
    1h 41m
    $6–15

Riverdale to Long Island by train and subway

Calendar241Weekly Services
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.7 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Riverdale, Bronx County, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Broadway/Lakeview Pl to Roosevelt Av/75 St via 5 Av/W 48 St and Madison Av/E 47 St in around 1h 41m.

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