There are 5 ways to get from Riverdale to New York Aquarium by subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Line 1 subway, subway
best- Take the subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 1
- Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to W 8 St-NY Aquariumsubway Q
1h 48m$3Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to 86th Street & Lexington Avenuebus BxM1
- Take the subway from 86th Street to W 8 St-NY Aquariumsubway Q
2h 17m$6–10Bus
- Take the bus from Broadway/Lakeview Pl to 5 Av/W 40 Stbus BxM3
- Take the bus from 5 Av/W 41 St to W 17 St/Mermaid Avbus X28 / ...
3h 9m$6–15Drive 24.8 mi
- Drive from Riverdale to New York Aquariumcar 24.8 mi
41 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riverdale to New York Aquariumtaxi 24.8 mi
41 min$110–140
Riverdale to New York Aquarium by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverdale to New York Aquarium is to line 1 subway and subway which costs $3 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Riverdale to New York Aquarium is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverdale to New York Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Broadway/Lakeview Pl and arriving at W 17 St/Mermaid Av via 5 Av/W 41 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverdale to New York Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St and arriving at W 8 St-NY Aquarium via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Riverdale and New York Aquarium is 26 miles. The road distance is 25 miles.
The best way to get from Riverdale to New York Aquarium without a car is to line 1 subway and subway which takes 1h 48m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Riverdale to New York Aquarium, including transfers.
Riverdale to New York Aquarium bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Broadway/Lakeview Pl station.
Riverdale to New York Aquarium train services, operated by MTA, depart from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station.
Riverdale to New York Aquarium bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 40 St station.
What companies run services between Riverdale, Bronx County, NY, USA and New York Aquarium, NY, USA?
You can take a subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to New York Aquarium via 42 St-Times Square and W 8 St-NY Aquarium in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway/Lakeview Pl to New York Aquarium via 5 Av/W 40 St, 5 Av/W 41 St, and W 17 St/Mermaid Av in around 3h 9m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 42 St-Times Square
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 42 St-Times Square to W 8 St-NY Aquarium
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $0
Subway from 86th Street to W 8 St-NY Aquarium
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to 86th Street & Lexington Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Broadway/Lakeview Pl to 5 Av/W 40 St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from 5 Av/W 41 St to W 17 St/Mermaid Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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 New York Aquarium train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverdale to New York Aquarium is 25 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Riverdale to New York Aquarium.
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