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How to get fromRiverdale to Upper West Sideby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Riverdale to Upper West Side by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 86 Stsubway subway 1
    30 min
    $3

  2. Drive 9.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverdale to Upper West Sidecar car 9.5 mi
    13 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to W 81 St/Central Park Westbus bus BxM2
    54 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Riverdale to Upper West Sidetaxi taxi 9.5 mi
    13 min
    $35–45

  5. Bus, line 1 subway

    1. Take the bus from Riverdale Av/W 254 St to W 230 St/Broadwaybus bus Bx7 / ...
    2. Take the subway from 231 St to 86 Stsubway subway 1
    45 min
    $6–10

Riverdale to Upper West Side by subway

Calendar1390Weekly Subways
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.2 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Riverdale, Bronx County, NY, USA and Upper West Side, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 86 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to W 81 St/Central Park West hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 54 min.

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