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

The cheapest way to get from Riverhead to Princeton Junction is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverhead to Princeton Junction is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Riverhead and Princeton Junction?

No, there is no direct train from Riverhead to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Riverhead and arriving at Princeton Jct. via Ronkonkoma and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Riverhead to Princeton Junction?

The distance between Riverhead and Princeton Junction is 124 miles. The road distance is 126.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverhead to Princeton Junction without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $19 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Riverhead to Princeton Junction, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverhead to Princeton Junction train from?

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

Train or bus from Riverhead to Princeton Junction?

The best way to get from Riverhead to Princeton Junction is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $19 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $310 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Riverhead to Princeton Junction train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riverhead to Princeton Junction?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverhead to Princeton Junction is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Riverhead to Princeton Junction.

Where can I stay near Princeton Junction?

There are 144+ hotels available in Princeton Junction.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Riverhead to Princeton Junction 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
3h 51m
$20–65
Bus, train
cheapest
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 train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
4h 37m
$15–49
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 Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
5h 10m
$63–309
Drive 125.4 mi
1. Drive from Riverhead to Princeton Junctioncar 125.4 mi
2h 36m
$23–34

Riverhead to Princeton Junction by train

29Weekly Trains

3h 51mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Riverhead to Princeton Junction.

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Distance: 123.6 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Riverhead to Princeton Jct. via Ronkonkoma and New York Penn Station in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverhead LIRR to Princeton Jct. via Riverhead, 3 Av & E 42 St, E 42 St/3 Av, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Albany St & Spring St, and New Brunswick in around 5h 10m.

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