The average train between Riverhead and Niagara Falls takes 15h 11m and the fastest train takes 12h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Riverhead to Niagara Falls. 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 twice daily between Riverhead and Niagara Falls. 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 Niagara Falls at 4:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Ronkonkoma and take an average of 15h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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19h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Riverhead to Niagara Falls? 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 Niagara Falls. However, there are services departing from Riverhead station and arriving at Niagara Falls station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 11m.
Riverhead to Niagara Falls train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ronkonkoma station.
Riverhead to Niagara Falls train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Niagara Falls Amtrak Station.
The distance between Riverhead and Niagara Falls is 581 km. The road distance is 867 km.
You can take a train from Riverhead to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station via Ronkonkoma, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 12h 35m.