There are 4 ways to get from Riverdale to Manhattan by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 1 subway
best- Take the subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 96 Stsubway 1
27 min$3Drive 9.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverdale to Manhattancar 9.6 mi
15 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to 5 Av/E 98 Stbus BxM2
44 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riverdale to Manhattantaxi 9.6 mi
15 min$35–45
Riverdale to Manhattan by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverdale to Manhattan is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Riverdale to Manhattan is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $35 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St and arriving at 5 Av/E 98 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St and arriving at 96 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Riverdale and Manhattan is 8 miles. The road distance is 9.7 miles.
The best way to get from Riverdale to Manhattan without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 27 min and costs $3.
The line 1 subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 96 St takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Riverdale to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St station.
Riverdale to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station.
Riverdale to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/E 98 St station.
What companies run services between Riverdale, Bronx County, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 96 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to 5 Av/E 98 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 44 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 96 St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to 5 Av/E 98 St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
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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More Questions & Answers
Riverdale to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 96 St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverdale to Manhattan is 10 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Riverdale to Manhattan.
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