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How to get fromRiverhead to Buffaloby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Riverhead to Buffalo by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverhead to Ronkonkomatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane JFK - BUF
    5h 18m
    $97–525

  2. Drive 432.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverhead to Buffalocar car 432.1 mi
    8h 42m
    $79–114

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Buffalotrain train VIA Rail
    11h 41m
    $138–333

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Brentwood LIRRbus bus 58
    2. Take the train from Brentwood to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Buffalobus bus
    12h 26m
    $84–158

  5. Train, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverhead to Ronkonkomatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    4. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane EWR - BUF
    6h 17m
    $110–560

  6. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverhead to Ronkonkomatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Woodsidetrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane LGA - BUF
    6h 20m
    $113–680

  7. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane JFK - ROC
    3. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    6h 38m
    $124–570

  8. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Woodsidetrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane LGA - ROC
    3. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    7h 34m
    $145–745

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverhead to 3 Av & E 42 Stbus bus North Fork
    2. Take the bus from New York to Buffalobus bus Adt N816 / ...
    12h 38m
    $94–365

Riverhead to Buffalo by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 382.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Riverhead to Buffalo via Ronkonkoma and New York Penn Station in around 11h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverhead LIRR to Buffalo via Riverhead, 3 Av & E 42 St, E 42 St/3 Av, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, and New York in around 12h 38m.

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