The average train between Riverhead and Merrick takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Riverhead to Merrick. 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 Riverhead and Merrick. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riverhead is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Merrick at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Ronkonkoma and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Riverhead to Merrick? 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 Riverhead to Merrick. However, there are services departing from Riverhead station and arriving at Merrick station via Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Riverhead to Merrick train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Riverhead station.
Riverhead to Merrick train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
The distance between Riverhead and Merrick is 80 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Riverhead to Merrick via Ronkonkoma and Jamaica in around 2h 44m.