The average train between Riverhead and Boston takes 8h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Riverhead to Boston. 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 Riverhead and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riverhead is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Boston at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Ronkonkoma and take an average of 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Riverhead to Boston? 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 Riverhead to Boston. However, there are services departing from Riverhead station and arriving at Boston station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
Riverhead to Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ronkonkoma station.
Riverhead to Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Riverhead and Boston is 208.4 km. The road distance is 494 km.
You can take a train from Riverhead to Boston via Ronkonkoma, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 53m.