The average bus between Riverhead and Wantagh takes 4h 15m and the fastest bus takes 3h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Riverhead to Wantagh. 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 Wantagh. 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 Wantagh at 8:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Brentwood LIRR and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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3h 26m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Riverhead to Wantagh? 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 Wantagh. However, there are services departing from Riverhead station and arriving at Wantagh station via Brentwood LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Riverhead to Wantagh bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Riverhead LIRR station.
Riverhead to Wantagh bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Amityville LIRR station.
The distance between Riverhead and Wantagh is 76 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a bus from Riverhead LIRR to Jerusalem Ave + Daffodil La via Brentwood LIRR, Amityville LIRR, and Amityville Sta in around 3h 49m.