There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Riverdale by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 44m$65–138Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Yorkbus Greyhound US0235
6h 10m$42–80Bus via 6 Av/W 40 St
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from 6 Av/W 40 St to Riverdale Av/W 254 Stbus BxM2
6h 4m$59–129Drive 236 mi
- Drive from Washington to Riverdalecar 236 mi
4h 25m$44–63Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Riverdaletrain
2h 23m$103–668Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Riverdaletrain
2h 29m$944–1,564Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, line 1 subway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Van Cortlandt Park-242 Stsubway
2h 46m$924–1,593Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
4h 22m$71–432Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane DCA - HPN
- Take the train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
4h 19m$108–648
Washington to Riverdale by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Riverdale is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Riverdale is to fly and train which takes 2h 23m and costs $100 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Riverdale. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at Riverdale Av/W 254 St via 6 Av/W 40 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Riverdale. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Van Cortlandt Park-242 St via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Washington and Riverdale is 235 miles. The road distance is 237.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Riverdale without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Washington to Riverdale, including transfers.
Washington to Riverdale bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Riverdale train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Riverdale is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus via 6 Av/W 40 St, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Riverdale, Bronx County, NY, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington to Riverdale Av/W 254 St via New York and 6 Av/W 40 St in around 6h 4m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Riverdale
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–8
- Peak
- $9–11
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Riverdale
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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
Train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–10
- Peak
- $12–14
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from 6 Av/W 40 St to Riverdale Av/W 254 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Riverdale bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to Riverdale train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Riverdale is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Washington to Riverdale.
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