There are 5 ways to get from Union City to Riverdale by ferry, train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 11 ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry 11
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Riverdaletrain Hudson
1h 1mDrive 12.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Union City to Riverdalecar 12.6 mi
19 min$3–4Bus
- Take the bus from 60Th St At Bergenline Ave to Gw Bridge Bus Terminalbus 188 / ...
- Take the bus from Broadway/W 178 St to Riverdale Av/W 254 Stbus Bx7
1h 22m$10–28Taxi
- Take the taxi from Union City to Riverdaletaxi 12.6 mi
19 min$45–60Line 11 ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry 11
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 72 St to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 252 Stbus BxM2
1h 27m
Union City to Riverdale by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Union City to Riverdale is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Union City to Riverdale is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Union City to Riverdale. However, there are services departing from 60Th St At Bergenline Ave and arriving at Riverdale Av/W 254 St via Broadway/W 178 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Union City and Riverdale is 15 miles. The road distance is 12.7 miles.
The best way to get from Union City to Riverdale without a car is to line 11 ferry and train which takes 1h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Union City to Riverdale, including transfers.
Union City to Riverdale bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from 60Th St At Bergenline Ave station.
Union City to Riverdale bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Gw Bridge Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union City to Riverdale is 13 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Union City to Riverdale.
There are 3264+ hotels available in Riverdale.
What companies run services between Union City, NJ, USA and Riverdale, Bronx County, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from 60Th St At Bergenline Ave to Riverdale Av/W 254 St via Gw Bridge Bus Terminal and Broadway/W 178 St in around 1h 22m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Riverdale
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–9
- Peak
- $10–12
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from 60Th St At Bergenline Ave to Gw Bridge Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–20
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Broadway/W 178 St to Riverdale Av/W 254 St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 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 Amsterdam Av/W 72 St to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 252 St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Website
- nywaterway.com
Ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Midtown / W. 39th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- nywaterway.connexionz.net
Ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Midtown / W. 39th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- nywaterway.connexionz.net
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
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