There are 5 ways to get from Riverdale to Rockaway by bus, subway, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to Broadway/W 178 Stbus Bx7
- Take the bus from New York to Rockawaybus Hzl 11Amny / ...
2h 21m$39–57Line 1 subway, train
cheapest- Take the subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Dovertrain Mne
3h 51m$8–29Drive 39.1 mi
- Drive from Riverdale to Rockawaycar 39.1 mi
49 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riverdale to Rockawaytaxi 39.1 mi
49 min$85–110Bus, train
- Take the bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to 7 Av/W 34 Stbus BxM2
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Morristowntrain Mne
4h 28m$9–34
Riverdale to Rockaway by subway, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riverdale to Rockaway is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Riverdale to Rockaway is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverdale to Rockaway. However, there are services departing from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St and arriving at Rockaway via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverdale to Rockaway. However, there are services departing from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St and arriving at Dover via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Riverdale and Rockaway is 78 miles. The road distance is 39.3 miles.
The best way to get from Riverdale to Rockaway without a car is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Riverdale to Rockaway, including transfers.
Riverdale to Rockaway bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St station.
Riverdale to Rockaway train services, operated by MTA, depart from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station.
Riverdale to Rockaway bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Broadway/W 178 St station.
What companies run services between Riverdale, Bronx County, NY, USA and Rockaway, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to Rockaway via Broadway/W 178 St, New York, and Rockaway in around 2h 21m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
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
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–21
Train from New York Penn Station to Morristown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–18
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to Broadway/W 178 St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 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 7 Av/W 34 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- 347-651-1274
- Website
- bustickets.com
Bus from New York to Rockaway
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Uptown Vans
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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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Booking & Getting There
Riverdale to Rockaway train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverdale to Rockaway is 39 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Riverdale to Rockaway.
There are 80+ hotels available in Rockaway.






