The average train between New York and Riverhead takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from New York 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 3 times a day between New York and Riverhead. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New York is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Riverhead at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from New York to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from New York station and arriving at Riverhead station via Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
New York to Riverhead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.
New York to Riverhead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Riverhead station.
The distance between New York and Riverhead is 114.3 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a train from New York Penn Station to Riverhead via Ronkonkoma in around 3h 6m.