There are 5 ways to get from Riverdale to Roslyn Heights by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Riverdale to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain
- Take the train from Jamaica to Roslyntrain
2h$14–27Drive 22.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverdale to Roslyn Heightscar 22.5 mi
33 min$5–6Bus via Lexington Av/E 56 St
- Take the bus from Riverdale Av/W 254 St to Lexington Av/E 56 Stbus BxM1
- Take the bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Sutphin Blvd/91 Avbus Q60
3h 34m$11–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riverdale to Roslyn Heightstaxi 22.5 mi
33 min$200–250Bus
- Take the bus from Broadway/Lake View Pl to Boston Rd/E 180 Stbus Bx9
- Take the bus from Boston Rd/E 180 St to Main St/39 Avbus
- Take the bus from Main St / Roosevelt to Roslyn Clock Towerbus
3h 41m$6–10
Riverdale to Roslyn Heights by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverdale to Roslyn Heights is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Riverdale to Roslyn Heights is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverdale to Roslyn Heights. However, there are services departing from Riverdale Av/W 254 St and arriving at Sutphin Blvd/91 Av via East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverdale to Roslyn Heights. However, there are services departing from Riverdale and arriving at Roslyn via Grand Central Terminal and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Riverdale and Roslyn Heights is 36 miles. The road distance is 22.6 miles.
The best way to get from Riverdale to Roslyn Heights without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs $14 - $28.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Riverdale to Roslyn Heights, including transfers.
Riverdale to Roslyn Heights bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Riverdale Av/W 254 St station.
Riverdale to Roslyn Heights train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Riverdale station.
The best way to get from Riverdale to Roslyn Heights is to train which takes 2h and costs $14 - $28. Alternatively, you can bus via Lexington Av/E 56 St, which costs $11 - $26 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Riverdale, Bronx County, NY, USA and Roslyn Heights, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Riverdale to Roslyn via Grand Central Terminal and Jamaica in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverdale Av/W 254 St to Roslyn via Lexington Av/E 56 St, East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue, Sutphin Blvd/91 Av, and Jamaica in around 3h 34m.
- 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
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
Train from Jamaica to Roslyn
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $2–4
- Peak
- $5–7
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Riverdale Av/W 254 St to Lexington Av/E 56 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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 East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Sutphin Blvd/91 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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/Lake View Pl to Boston Rd/E 180 St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Boston Rd/E 180 St to Main St/39 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $0
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Main St / Roosevelt to Roslyn Clock Tower
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $200–250
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 Roslyn Heights bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Lexington Av/E 56 St station.
Riverdale to Roslyn Heights train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverdale to Roslyn Heights is 23 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Riverdale to Roslyn Heights.
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