The average bus between Riverdale and Bay Ridge takes 2h 42m and the fastest bus takes 1h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Riverdale to Bay Ridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Riverdale and Bay Ridge. The earliest departure is at 2:48 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Riverdale is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Bay Ridge at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer at 5 Av/W 33 St and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 37m • 2 changes


2h 37m • 2 changes


2h 40m • 2 changes


2h 40m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Riverdale to Bay Ridge. However, there are services departing from Riverdale station and arriving at Bay Ridge station via 5 Av/W 33 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Riverdale to Bay Ridge bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Broadway/Lakeview Pl station.
Riverdale to Bay Ridge bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Shore Rd/72 St station.
The distance between Riverdale and Bay Ridge is 31 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a bus from Broadway/Lakeview Pl to Bay Ridge Av/7 Av via 5 Av/W 33 St, 5 Av/W 35 St, Shore Rd/72 St, and Shore Rd/Mackay Pl in around 2h 28m.