The average train between Hackensack and Riverhead takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Hackensack 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 Hackensack and Riverhead. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Riverhead at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



3h 18m • 3 changes


3h 47m • 3 changes


4h 13m • 3 changes


7h 32m • 3 changes


3h 18m • 3 changes


3h 34m • 3 changes


4h 13m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hackensack 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 Hackensack to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Riverhead station via Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Hackensack to Riverhead train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
Hackensack to Riverhead train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Riverhead station.
The distance between Hackensack and Riverhead is 116.2 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Riverhead via Secaucus Upper Level, New York Penn Station, and Ronkonkoma in around 3h 50m.