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 17m.

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 17m.

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 29m.

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 29m and costs $13 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m 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 29m and costs $13 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $18 and takes 3h 41m.

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 140+ hotels available in Riverhead.

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

There are 4 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 RonkonkomaRonkonkoma Branch
2. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to RiverheadGreenport Service
2h 29m
$14–33
Bus via Brookhaven
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grove St / Greenwich to Amityville Stan54 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRR2
3. Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Riverhead LIRR66
4h 17m
$9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brentwood LIRR to Riverhead LIRR58
3h 41m
$11–18
Drive 55.1 mi
1. Drive from Hempstead to Riverhead55.1 mi
1h 10m
$11–15

Hempstead to Riverhead by train

48Weekly Trains

2h 29mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hempstead to Riverhead.

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Distance: 54.7 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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 29m. Alternatively, Suffolk County Transit operates a bus from Brentwood LIRR to Riverhead LIRR hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 54m.

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