There are 5 ways to get from Central Islip to Riverhead by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Riverheadtrain Greenport Service
1h 52m$8–19Line 4 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from E Suffolk Ave/Carleton Ave to Smith Haven Mallbus 4
- Take the bus from Smith Haven Mall to Riverhead LIRRbus 58 / ...
1h 54m$5Drive 30.8 mi
- Drive from Central Islip to Riverheadcar 30.8 mi
39 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Central Islip to Riverheadtaxi 30.8 mi
39 min$270–330Line 6 bus, bus
- Take the bus from E Suffolk Ave/Carleton Ave to Patchogue LIRRbus 6
- Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Riverhead LIRRbus 66
2h 23m$5
Central Islip to Riverhead by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central Islip to Riverhead is to line 4 bus and bus which costs $6 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Central Islip to Riverhead is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Islip to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from E Suffolk Ave/Carleton Ave and arriving at Riverhead LIRR via Smith Haven Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Central Islip to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from Central Islip and arriving at Riverhead via Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Central Islip and Riverhead is 29 miles. The road distance is 30.9 miles.
The best way to get from Central Islip to Riverhead without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $8 - $19.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Central Islip to Riverhead, including transfers.
Central Islip to Riverhead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from E Suffolk Ave/Carleton Ave station.
Central Islip to Riverhead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ronkonkoma station.
The best way to get from Central Islip to Riverhead is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $8 - $19. Alternatively, you can line 4 bus and bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 54m.
What companies run services between Central Islip, NY, USA and Riverhead, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Ronkonkoma to Riverhead 4 times a day. Tickets cost $5–13 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Suffolk Ave/Carleton Ave to Riverhead LIRR via Smith Haven Mall in around 1h 54m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Ronkonkoma to Riverhead
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–13
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–7
- Peak
- $10–13
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- [email protected]
- Website
- sctbus.org
Bus from E Suffolk Ave/Carleton Ave to Smith Haven Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Smith Haven Mall to Riverhead LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from E Suffolk Ave/Carleton Ave to Patchogue LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Patchogue LIRR to Riverhead LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Central Islip to Riverhead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Smith Haven Mall station.
Central Islip to Riverhead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Riverhead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Islip to Riverhead is 31 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Central Islip to Riverhead.
There are 140+ hotels available in Riverhead.



