The average bus between Riverhead and Hempstead takes 4h 42m and the fastest bus takes 3h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Riverhead to Hempstead. 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 twice daily between Riverhead and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riverhead is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Brentwood LIRR and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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3h 55m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Riverhead to Hempstead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverhead to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Riverhead station and arriving at Hempstead station via Brentwood LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Riverhead to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Riverhead LIRR station.
Riverhead to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Grove St / Greenwich station.
The distance between Riverhead and Hempstead is 83.9 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a bus from Riverhead LIRR to Grove St / Greenwich via Brentwood LIRR, Amityville LIRR, and Amityville Sta in around 4h 17m.