There are 4 ways to get from Riverdale to Philadelphia by subway, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Line 1 subway, train
best- Take the subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2h 15m$23–603Drive 103.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverdale to Philadelphiacar 103.8 mi
2h 3m$19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Riverdale Av/W 254 St to 7 Av/W 41 Stbus BxM2
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
4h 12m$25–52Bus via Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St
- Take the bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to 7 Av/W 41 Stbus BxM2
- Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus New York
4h 12m$29–87
Riverdale to Philadelphia by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverdale to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Riverdale to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverdale to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Riverdale Av/W 254 St and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverdale to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St and arriving at 30th Street Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Riverdale and Philadelphia is 102 miles. The road distance is 104.4 miles.
The best way to get from Riverdale to Philadelphia without a car is to line 1 subway and train which takes 2h 15m and costs $22 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Riverdale to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Riverdale to Philadelphia bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Riverdale Av/W 254 St station.
Riverdale to Philadelphia train services, operated by MTA, depart from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station.
Riverdale to Philadelphia bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 7 Av/W 41 St station.
What companies run services between Riverdale, Bronx County, NY, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Riverdale Av/W 254 St to Philadelphia Bus Station via 7 Av/W 41 St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 34 St-Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 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
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Riverdale Av/W 254 St to 7 Av/W 41 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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
Bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to 7 Av/W 41 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- 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
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–80
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Riverdale to Philadelphia train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverdale to Philadelphia is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Riverdale to Philadelphia.
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