The average bus between Riverhead and Hempstead takes 3h 51m and the fastest bus takes 3h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Riverhead to Hempstead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Riverhead and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 1:06 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Riverhead is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Brentwood LIRR and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 55m • 2 changes


3h 55m • 2 changes


3h 55m • 2 changes


3h 55m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Riverhead to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Riverhead station and arriving at Hempstead station via Brentwood LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Riverhead to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Riverhead LIRR station.
Riverhead to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Front St + Clinton St station.
The distance between Riverhead and Hempstead is 83.9 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a bus from Riverhead LIRR to Front St + Clinton St via Brentwood LIRR, Brentwood, Hicksville, and Hicksville LIRR Station in around 3h 30m.