There are 5 ways to get from Riverhead to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Riverhead to Ronkonkomatrain
- Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
4h 10m$30–644Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Brentwood LIRRbus 58
- Take the train from Brentwood to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
4h 56m$25–628Bus, train via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Brentwood LIRRbus 58
- Take the train from Brentwood to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphiabus
5h 53m$29–68Drive 167.3 mi
- Drive from Riverhead to Philadelphiacar 167.3 mi
3h 23m$31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Riverhead to 3 Av & E 42 Stbus North Fork
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus Greyhound US0305 / ...
6h 15m$49–124
Riverhead to Philadelphia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverhead to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Riverhead to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverhead to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Riverhead LIRR and arriving at Philadelphia via Riverhead, E 42 St/3 Av and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverhead to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Riverhead and arriving at 30th Street Station via Ronkonkoma and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Riverhead and Philadelphia is 167 miles. The road distance is 168.3 miles.
The best way to get from Riverhead to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $29 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Riverhead to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Riverhead to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from Riverhead station.
Riverhead to Philadelphia train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Riverhead station.
The best way to get from Riverhead to Philadelphia is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $29 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $130 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Riverhead, NY, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Riverhead to 30th Street Station via Ronkonkoma, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverhead LIRR to Philadelphia via Riverhead, 3 Av & E 42 St, E 42 St/3 Av, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Riverhead to Ronkonkoma
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–17
Train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–28
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $10–15
- Peak
- $17–28
Train from Brentwood to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $11–16
- Peak
- $16–26
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- buses@suffolkcountyny.gov
- Website
- sctbus.org
Bus from Riverhead LIRR to Brentwood LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- hamptonjitney.com
Bus from Riverhead to 3 Av & E 42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- Website
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/hjmobile/
- Schedules at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/schedules.php
- Book at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/tripfinder.php
- Onboard
- $35–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $29–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Riverhead to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at 3 Av & E 42 St station.
Riverhead to Philadelphia train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Ronkonkoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverhead to Philadelphia is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Riverhead to Philadelphia.
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