There are 6 ways to get from Riverdale to New York University by train, bus, subway, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Riverdale to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
51 min$10–14Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to Lexington Av/E 42 Stbus BxM1
1h 42m$3–7Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Riverdale Av/W 254 St to Bainbridge Av/E 206 Stbus Bx10
- Take the subway from Norwood-205 St to Broadway-Lafayette Stsubway D
1h 45m$6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riverdale to New York Universitytaxi 14 mi
23 min$50–65Drive 14 mi
- Drive from Riverdale to New York Universitycar 14 mi
23 min$3–4Bus via Broadway/W 168 St
- Take the bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to Broadway/W 168 Stbus Bx7
- Take the bus from Broadway/W 168 St to E 8 St/University Plbus M2 / ...
2h 34m$3–7
Riverdale to New York University by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverdale to New York University is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Riverdale to New York University is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverdale to New York University. However, there are services departing from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St and arriving at Cooper Sq/E 7 St via Lexington Av/E 42 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverdale to New York University. However, there are services departing from Riverdale and arriving at Astor Pl via Grand Central-42 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Riverdale and New York University is 15 miles. The road distance is 14.1 miles.
The best way to get from Riverdale to New York University without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs $10 - $15.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Riverdale to New York University, including transfers.
Riverdale to New York University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St station.
Riverdale to New York University train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Riverdale station.
The best way to get from Riverdale to New York University is to train which takes 51 min and costs $10 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 1h 42m.
What companies run services between Riverdale, Bronx County, NY, USA and New York University, 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.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Riverdale to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–9
- Peak
- $10–12
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Norwood-205 St to Broadway-Lafayette St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- 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 Lexington Av/E 42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- 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 Riverdale Av/W 254 St to Bainbridge Av/E 206 St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to Broadway/W 168 St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Broadway/W 168 St to E 8 St/University Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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 University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Lexington Av/E 42 St station.
Riverdale to New York University train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverdale to New York University is 14 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Riverdale to New York University.
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