Rome2Rio

How to get fromRiverhead to Hempsteadby train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Hempstead

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Riverhead to Hempstead 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverhead to Ronkonkomatrain train Greenport Service
    2. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Mineolatrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    2h 1m
    $14–32

  2. Bus, line 4 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Brentwood LIRRbus bus 58
    2. Take the bus from Brentwood LIRR to Amityville LIRRbus bus 4
    3. Take the bus from Amityville Sta to Grove St / Greenwichbus bus n54 / ...
    4h 17m
    $8

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Brentwood LIRRbus bus 58
    3h 30m
    $11–17

  4. Drive 55.9 mi

    1. Drive from Riverhead to Hempsteadcar car 55.9 mi
    1h 8m
    $11–15

  5. Bus via Brookhaven

    1. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 66
    2. Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Amityville LIRRbus bus 2
    3. Take the bus from Amityville Sta to Grove St / Greenwichbus bus n54 / ...
    4h 28m
    $8

Riverhead to Hempstead by train

Calendar32Weekly Trains
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Riverhead to Hempstead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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

You can take a train from Riverhead to Mineola via Ronkonkoma in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, Suffolk County Transit operates a bus from Riverhead LIRR to Brentwood LIRR hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Milan from the airport, Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, and How to get from Florence to Rome - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers