The average train between Grand Central Terminal and Riverhead takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Grand Central Terminal to Riverhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Grand Central Terminal and Riverhead. The earliest departure is at 1:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Grand Central Terminal is at 5:36 PM which arrives into Riverhead at 7:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Grand Central Terminal to Riverhead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal station and arriving at Riverhead station via Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Grand Central Terminal to Riverhead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
Grand Central Terminal to Riverhead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Riverhead station.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Riverhead is 112.1 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Riverhead via Grand Central Terminal, Jamaica, and Ronkonkoma in around 3h 19m.