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How to get fromRiverdale to Rockefeller Centerby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Riverdale to Rockefeller Center by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverdale to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Hudson
    46 min
    $7–12

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broadway/Lakeview Pl to 5 Av/W 48 Stbus bus BxM3
    54 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Riverdale to Rockefeller Centertaxi taxi 11.5 mi
    16 min
    $40–55

  4. Drive  11.5 mi

    1. Drive from Riverdale to Rockefeller Centercar car 11.5 mi
    16 min
    $3

  5. Bus via Riverdale Av/W 254 St

    1. Take the bus from Riverdale Av/W 254 St to 7 Av/W 50 Stbus bus BxM2
    1h 18m
    $3–8

  6. Bus via Broadway/W 178 St

    1. Take the bus from Riverdale Av/W 254 St to Broadway/W 178 Stbus bus Bx7
    2. Take the bus from Fort Washington Av/W 179 St to 5 Av/W 49 Stbus bus M4 / ...
    2h 20m
    $6–15

Riverdale to Rockefeller Center by train and foot

Calendar241Weekly Services
Duration46 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.8 mi
  • Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Riverdale, Bronx County, NY, USA and Rockefeller Center, NY, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Riverdale to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $7–12 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Broadway/Lakeview Pl to 5 Av/W 48 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 52 min.

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