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

The cheapest way to get from Riverhead to Islip is to bus and line 2 bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverhead to Islip is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Riverhead and Islip?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverhead to Islip. However, there are services departing from Riverhead LIRR and arriving at Islip Town Hall via Patchogue LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Riverhead to Islip?

The distance between Riverhead and Islip is 36 miles. The road distance is 34 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverhead to Islip without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $85 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Riverhead to Islip, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverhead to Islip bus from?

Riverhead to Islip bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Riverhead LIRR station.

Train or bus from Riverhead to Islip?

The best way to get from Riverhead to Islip is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $85 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $12 and takes 2h 11m.

Where does the Riverhead to Islip bus arrive?

Riverhead to Islip bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Patchogue LIRR station.

Can I drive from Riverhead to Islip?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverhead to Islip is 34 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Riverhead to Islip.

Where can I stay near Islip?

There are 107+ hotels available in Islip.

Riverhead to Islip - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 2 bus

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

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 Speonk to Isliptrain Montauk Branch
1h 1m
$87–113
Bus, line 2 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus 66
2. Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Islip Town Hallbus 2
2h 19m
$5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus 66
2h 11m
$6–11
Drive 33.8 mi
1. Drive from Riverhead to Islipcar 33.8 mi
42 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Riverhead to Isliptaxi 33.8 mi
42 min
$300–360

Riverhead to Islip by bus and train

154Weekly Services

2h 11mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Riverhead to Islip.

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Distance: 35.8 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Speonk to Islip every 2 hours. Tickets cost $8–19 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, Suffolk County Transit operates a bus from Riverhead LIRR to Patchogue LIRR hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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