There are 5 ways to get from Riverhead to Wantagh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Riverhead to Ronkonkoma
- Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Jamaica
- Take the train from Jamaica to Wantagh
2h 29m$19–47Bus, line 4 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Brentwood LIRR58
- Take the bus from Brentwood LIRR to Amityville LIRR4
3h 48m$8Bus, train
- Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Patchogue LIRR66
- Take the train from Patchogue to BabylonMontauk Branch
2h 36m$10–21Drive 50.5 mi
- Drive from Riverhead to Wantagh50.5 mi
1h 2m$10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Patchogue LIRR66
- Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Amityville LIRR2
3h 57m$8
Riverhead to Wantagh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverhead to Wantagh is to bus and line 4 bus which costs $9 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Riverhead to Wantagh is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverhead to Wantagh. However, there are services departing from Riverhead LIRR and arriving at Jerusalem Ave + Daffodil La via Brentwood LIRR and Amityville Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverhead to Wantagh. However, there are services departing from Riverhead and arriving at Wantagh via Ronkonkoma and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Riverhead and Wantagh is 81 miles. The road distance is 50.8 miles.
The best way to get from Riverhead to Wantagh without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $18 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Riverhead to Wantagh, including transfers.
Riverhead to Wantagh bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Riverhead LIRR station.
Riverhead to Wantagh train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Riverhead station.
The best way to get from Riverhead to Wantagh is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $18 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 4 bus, which costs $9 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Riverhead, NY, USA and Wantagh, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Riverhead to Wantagh via Ronkonkoma and Jamaica in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverhead LIRR to Jerusalem Ave + Daffodil La via Brentwood LIRR, Amityville LIRR, and Amityville Sta in around 3h 48m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Riverhead to Ronkonkoma
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–21
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $8–11
- Peak
- $13–21
Train from Jamaica to Wantagh
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $3–5
- Peak
- $6–10
Train from Patchogue to Babylon
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $7–13
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- buses@suffolkcountyny.gov
- Website
- sctbus.org
Bus from Riverhead LIRR to Patchogue LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Riverhead LIRR to Brentwood LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Brentwood LIRR to Amityville LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Patchogue LIRR to Amityville LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Riverhead to Wantagh bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Brentwood LIRR station.
Riverhead to Wantagh train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Ronkonkoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverhead to Wantagh is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Riverhead to Wantagh.
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