There are 5 ways to get from Central Park to Riverhead by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 86th St & Central Park West to Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Drbus Westbound-Westside Dropoff
2h 21m$32–75Drive 74.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charles A. Dana Discovery Center to Riverheadcar 74.8 mi
1h 36m$14–20Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Ronkonkomatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Riverheadtrain Greenport Service
3h 50m$21–46Train, bus
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Brentwoodtrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the bus from Brentwood LIRR to Riverhead LIRRbus 58
4h 26m$18–32Bus via Boerum Hill-Atlantic & 4 Av
- Take the bus from Boerum Hill-Atlantic & 4 Av to Aqueboguebus Brooklyn-North Fork / ...
4h 57m$35–81
Central Park to Riverhead by foot, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Central Park to Riverhead is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Central Park to Riverhead is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Park to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from 86th St & Central Park West and arriving at Riverhead LIRR via Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Central Park to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from 86 St and arriving at Riverhead via New York Penn Station and Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Central Park and Riverhead is 81 miles. The road distance is 75.2 miles.
The best way to get from Central Park to Riverhead without a car is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Central Park to Riverhead, including transfers.
Central Park to Riverhead bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from 86th St & Central Park West station.
Central Park to Riverhead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Central Park to Riverhead is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $50 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Central Park, New York County, NY, USA and Riverhead, NY, USA?
Hampton Jitney Inc. operates a bus from 86th St & Central Park West to Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Dr once a week. Tickets cost $29–75 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Central Park to Riverhead via 86 St, 34 St-Herald Sq, New York Penn Station, and Ronkonkoma in around 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Ronkonkoma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $13–19
- Peak
- $22–30
Train from Ronkonkoma to Riverhead
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–13
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–7
- Peak
- $10–13
Train from New York Penn Station to Brentwood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–17
- Peak
- $19–26
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
Bus from 86th St & Central Park West to Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
- Schedules at
- Hampton Jitney Schedule Information
- Book at
- Hampton Jitney Reservations
- Onboard
- $40–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $29–35
Bus from Boerum Hill-Atlantic & 4 Av to Aquebogue
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
- Schedules at
- Hampton Jitney Schedule Information
- Book at
- Hampton Jitney Reservations
- Onboard
- $40–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $29–40
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Booking & Getting There
Central Park to Riverhead bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Dr station.
Central Park to Riverhead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Ronkonkoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Park to Riverhead is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Central Park to Riverhead.
There are 160+ hotels available in Riverhead.





