The average train between Newark and Riverhead takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark 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 4 times a day between Newark and Riverhead. The earliest departure is at 1:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 4:46 PM which arrives into Riverhead at 7:26 PM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Riverhead station via Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Newark to Riverhead train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
Newark to Riverhead train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Riverhead station.
The distance between Newark and Riverhead is 128.7 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Riverhead via New York Penn Station and Ronkonkoma in around 3h 43m.
