There are 5 ways to get from Smithtown to Riverhead by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 5 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from W Main St/New York Ave to Smith Haven Mallbus 5
- Take the bus from Smith Haven Mall to Riverhead LIRRbus 58 / ...
1h 48m$5Train
- Take the train from Smithtown to Hicksvilletrain
- Take the train from Hicksville to Ronkonkomatrain
- Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Riverheadtrain
3h 17m$16–42Drive 29.6 mi
- Drive from Smithtown to Riverheadcar 29.6 mi
43 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Smithtown to Riverheadtaxi 29.6 mi
43 min$260–320Train, bus
- Take the train from Smithtown to Port Jeffersontrain Port Jefferson Branch
- Take the bus from Port Jefferson LIRR to Northville Tpk/East Avebus 62
2h 12m$8–12
Smithtown to Riverhead by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Smithtown to Riverhead is to line 5 bus and bus which costs $6 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Smithtown to Riverhead is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Smithtown to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from W Main St/New York Ave and arriving at Riverhead LIRR via Smith Haven Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Smithtown to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from Smithtown and arriving at Riverhead via Hicksville and Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Smithtown and Riverhead is 31 miles. The road distance is 29.8 miles.
The best way to get from Smithtown to Riverhead without a car is to line 5 bus and bus which takes 1h 48m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Smithtown to Riverhead, including transfers.
Smithtown to Riverhead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from W Main St/New York Ave station.
Smithtown to Riverhead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Smithtown station.
The best way to get from Smithtown to Riverhead is to line 5 bus and bus which takes 1h 48m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $45 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Smithtown, NY, USA and Riverhead, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from W Main St/New York Ave to Riverhead LIRR via Smith Haven Mall in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Smithtown to Riverhead via Hicksville and Ronkonkoma in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Smithtown to Hicksville
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–10
- Peak
- $9–15
Train from Hicksville to Ronkonkoma
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–13
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $8–13
Train from Ronkonkoma to Riverhead
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–7
- Peak
- $8–14
Train from Smithtown to Port Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $5–9
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- buses@suffolkcountyny.gov
- Website
- sctbus.org
Bus from W Main St/New York Ave to Smith Haven Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Smith Haven Mall to Riverhead LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Port Jefferson LIRR to Northville Tpk/East Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $260–320
Tejedor Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-830-7012
- Website
- tejedortaxi.com
Ted's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-324-2003
LI Yellow Cab Corp
- Phone
- +1 516-931-1111
Lindy's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-234-1300
- Website
- lindystaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Smithtown to Riverhead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Smith Haven Mall station.
Smithtown to Riverhead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hicksville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smithtown to Riverhead is 30 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Smithtown to Riverhead.
There are 126+ hotels available in Riverhead.



