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How to get fromUpper West Side to Riverdaleby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Upper West Side to Riverdale by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 1 subway

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

  2. Drive 9.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Upper West Side to Riverdalecar car 9.2 mi
    13 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from W 81 St/Columbus Av to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 252 Stbus bus BxM2
    48 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Riverdaletaxi taxi 9.2 mi
    13 min
    $35–45

Upper West Side to Riverdale by subway

Calendar1435Weekly Subways
Duration29 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.2 mi
  • Duration: 29 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 81 St/Columbus Av to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 252 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 48 min.

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