What is the cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Riverhead?

The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Riverhead is to bus via Brookhaven which costs $9 and takes 4h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hempstead to Riverhead?

The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Riverhead is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Hempstead and Riverhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from Grove St / Greenwich and arriving at Riverhead LIRR via Amityville LIRR and Patchogue LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Hempstead and Riverhead?

No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from Mineola and arriving at Riverhead via Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Hempstead to Riverhead?

The distance between Hempstead and Riverhead is 55 miles. The road distance is 55.4 miles.

How do I travel from Hempstead to Riverhead without a car?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Riverhead without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $13 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Hempstead to Riverhead?

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Hempstead to Riverhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Riverhead bus from?

Hempstead to Riverhead bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Grove St / Greenwich station.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Riverhead train from?

Hempstead to Riverhead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Mineola station.

Train or bus from Hempstead to Riverhead?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Riverhead is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $13 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $18 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Hempstead to Riverhead bus arrive?

Hempstead to Riverhead bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Amityville Sta station.

Where does the Hempstead to Riverhead train arrive?

Hempstead to Riverhead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Ronkonkoma station.

Can I drive from Hempstead to Riverhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Riverhead is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Hempstead to Riverhead.

Where can I stay near Riverhead?

There are 579+ hotels available in Riverhead.

Hempstead to Riverhead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 4 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Hempstead to Riverhead by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Mineola to Ronkonkomatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
2. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Riverheadtrain Greenport Service
2h 30m
$14–33
Bus via Brookhaven
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grove St / Greenwich to Amityville Stabus n54 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus 2
3. Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Riverhead LIRRbus 66
4h 26m
$9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Front St + Peninsula Blvd to Hicksville Sta / Duffybus n48 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brentwood LIRR to Riverhead LIRRbus 58
3h 49m
$11–18
Drive 55.1 mi
1. Drive from Hempstead to Riverheadcar 55.1 mi
1h 10m
$11–15
Bus, line 4 bus
1. Take the bus from Grove St / Greenwich to Amityville Stabus n54 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Smith Haven Mallbus 4
3. Take the bus from Smith Haven Mall to Riverhead LIRRbus 58 / ...
4h 33m
$9

Hempstead to Riverhead by train

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2h 30mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Hempstead to Riverhead.

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Distance: 54.7 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Riverhead, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Mineola to Riverhead via Ronkonkoma in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front St + Peninsula Blvd to Riverhead LIRR via Hicksville Sta / Duffy, Hicksville, Brentwood, and Brentwood LIRR in around 3h 49m.

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