The average train between Boston and Riverhead takes 9h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston to Riverhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Boston and Riverhead. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Riverhead at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 9h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Boston to Riverhead? 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 train from Boston to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Riverhead station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
Boston to Riverhead train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Riverhead train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ronkonkoma station.
The distance between Boston and Riverhead is 208.4 km. The road distance is 493 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Riverhead via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Ronkonkoma in around 7h 25m.