The average train between Riverhead and Smithtown takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Riverhead to Smithtown. 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 Riverhead and Smithtown. 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 Smithtown at 2:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Ronkonkoma and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Riverhead to Smithtown. However, there are services departing from Riverhead station and arriving at Smithtown station via Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Riverhead to Smithtown train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Riverhead station.
Riverhead to Smithtown train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Smithtown station.
The distance between Riverhead and Smithtown is 45.8 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a train from Riverhead to Smithtown via Ronkonkoma and Hicksville in around 3h 7m.