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

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Riverhead is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newark to Riverhead is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Riverhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at E Main St/Benjamin Pl via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, 41st St bet 3rd & Lex and NYS 25/Edgar Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Riverhead?

No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Riverhead via New York Penn Station and Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Newark to Riverhead?

The distance between Newark and Riverhead is 86 miles. The road distance is 86.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newark to Riverhead without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $19 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Newark to Riverhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Riverhead bus from?

Newark to Riverhead bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Riverhead train from?

Newark to Riverhead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.

Train or bus from Newark to Riverhead?

The best way to get from Newark to Riverhead is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $19 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $130 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Newark to Riverhead bus arrive?

Newark to Riverhead bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Newark to Riverhead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newark to Riverhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Riverhead is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Newark to Riverhead.

Where can I stay near Riverhead?

There are 137+ hotels available in Riverhead.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Riverhead by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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 New York Penn Station to RonkonkomaRonkonkoma Branch
2. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to RiverheadGreenport Service
3h 48m
$20–54
Drive 85.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to Riverhead85.6 mi
1h 53m
$16–23
Train, bus
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to BrentwoodRonkonkoma Branch
2. Take the bus from Brentwood LIRR to Riverhead LIRR58
4h 27m
$17–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal108
2. Take the bus from 41st St bet 3rd & Lex to AquebogueNorth Fork
4h 46m
$41–122

Newark to Riverhead by train

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3h 48mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 85.2 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Riverhead via New York Penn Station and Ronkonkoma in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to E Main St/Benjamin Pl via Port Authority Bus Terminal, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, E 42 St/Lexington Av, 41st St bet 3rd & Lex, Aquebogue, and NYS 25/Edgar Ave in around 4h 46m.

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