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

The cheapest way to get from Riverhead to Princeton is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverhead to Princeton is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Riverhead and Princeton?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverhead to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Riverhead LIRR and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Riverhead, E 42 St/3 Av and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Riverhead and Princeton?

No, there is no direct train from Riverhead to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Riverhead and arriving at Princeton via Ronkonkoma, New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Riverhead to Princeton?

The distance between Riverhead and Princeton is 127 miles. The road distance is 125.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverhead to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $22 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Riverhead to Princeton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverhead to Princeton bus from?

Riverhead to Princeton bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from Riverhead station.

Where do I catch the Riverhead to Princeton train from?

Riverhead to Princeton train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Riverhead station.

Train or bus from Riverhead to Princeton?

The best way to get from Riverhead to Princeton is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $22 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Riverhead to Princeton bus arrive?

Riverhead to Princeton bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at 3 Av & E 42 St station.

Where does the Riverhead to Princeton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riverhead to Princeton?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverhead to Princeton is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Riverhead to Princeton.

Where can I stay near Princeton?

There are 155+ hotels available in Princeton.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Riverhead to Princeton 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Riverhead to Ronkonkomatrain
2. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
4h 6m
$22–73
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Brentwood LIRRbus 58
2. Take the train from Brentwood to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus
5h 39m
$44–73
Drive 124.5 mi
1. Drive from Riverhead to Princetoncar 124.5 mi
2h 38m
$23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riverhead to 3 Av & E 42 Stbus North Fork
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
6h 6m
$63–129

Riverhead to Princeton by train

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Distance: 126.3 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Riverhead to Princeton via Ronkonkoma, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverhead LIRR to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square 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 6m.

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