What is the cheapest way to get from Riverdale to Long Island City?

The cheapest way to get from Riverdale to Long Island City is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Riverdale to Long Island City?

The fastest way to get from Riverdale to Long Island City is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Riverdale and Long Island City?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverdale to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St and arriving at Lexington Av/E 42 St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Riverdale and Long Island City?

No, there is no direct train from Riverdale to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Riverdale and arriving at Hunters Point Av via Grand Central-42 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Riverdale to Long Island City?

The distance between Riverdale and Long Island City is 14 miles. The road distance is 13.2 miles.

How do I travel from Riverdale to Long Island City without a car?

The best way to get from Riverdale to Long Island City without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs $10 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Riverdale to Long Island City?

It takes approximately 42 min to get from Riverdale to Long Island City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverdale to Long Island City bus from?

Riverdale to Long Island City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St station.

Where do I catch the Riverdale to Long Island City train from?

Riverdale to Long Island City train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Riverdale station.

Train or bus from Riverdale to Long Island City?

The best way to get from Riverdale to Long Island City is to train which takes 42 min and costs $10 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 1h 21m.

Where does the Riverdale to Long Island City bus arrive?

Riverdale to Long Island City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Lexington Av/E 42 St station.

Where does the Riverdale to Long Island City train arrive?

Riverdale to Long Island City train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.

Can I drive from Riverdale to Long Island City?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverdale to Long Island City is 13 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Riverdale to Long Island City.

Where can I stay near Long Island City?

There are 2981+ hotels available in Long Island City.

Riverdale to Long Island City - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Riverdale to Long Island City by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Riverdale to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
42 min
$10–14
Drive 13.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Riverdale to Long Island Citycar 13.1 mi
20 min
$3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to Lexington Av/E 42 Stbus BxM1
1h 21m
$6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Riverdale to Long Island Citytaxi 13.1 mi
20 min
$50–60

Riverdale to Long Island City by train and subway

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Distance: 13.9 mi
Duration: 42 min

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

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Riverdale to Grand Central Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $7–12 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to Lexington Av/E 42 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 14m.

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