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Trip Overview

The average train between Riverhead and Princeton takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Riverhead to Princeton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 43m
Duration
126 mi
Distance
$55
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Riverhead to Princeton train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Riverhead and Princeton. 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 Princeton at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Ronkonkoma and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 56m • 3 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 10m • 3 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 32m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 12m • 3 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 56m • 3 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 10m • 3 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 31m • 3 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 55m • 3 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 57m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit11h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 56m • 3 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 59m • 3 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 4m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit7h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 6m • 3 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 3m • 3 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 21m • 3 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 6m • 3 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 3m • 3 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 21m • 3 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 6m • 3 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 3m • 3 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 21m • 3 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 38m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Riverhead to Princeton? 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.

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  • Distance: 125.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Riverhead, NY, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Riverhead to Princeton via Ronkonkoma, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 4h 8m.

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