What is the cheapest way to get from Forest Hills to Riverhead?

The cheapest way to get from Forest Hills to Riverhead is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Riverhead?

The fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Riverhead is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Forest Hills and Riverhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Forest Hills to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/70 Av and arriving at Riverhead LIRR via Airport Connection-Eastbound and Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Forest Hills and Riverhead?

No, there is no direct train from Forest Hills to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Riverhead via Jamaica and Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Forest Hills to Riverhead?

The distance between Forest Hills and Riverhead is 69 miles. The road distance is 68.4 miles.

How do I travel from Forest Hills to Riverhead without a car?

The best way to get from Forest Hills to Riverhead without a car is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs $30 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Forest Hills to Riverhead?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Forest Hills to Riverhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forest Hills to Riverhead bus from?

Forest Hills to Riverhead bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from Airport Connection-Eastbound station.

Where do I catch the Forest Hills to Riverhead train from?

Forest Hills to Riverhead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.

Train or bus from Forest Hills to Riverhead?

The best way to get from Forest Hills to Riverhead is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs $30 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $40 and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Forest Hills to Riverhead bus arrive?

Forest Hills to Riverhead bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Dr station.

Where does the Forest Hills to Riverhead train arrive?

Forest Hills to Riverhead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Ronkonkoma station.

Can I drive from Forest Hills to Riverhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Forest Hills to Riverhead is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Forest Hills to Riverhead.

Where can I stay near Riverhead?

There are 164+ hotels available in Riverhead.

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There are 4 ways to get from Forest Hills to Riverhead by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Airport Connection-Eastbound to Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Drbus Brooklyn-North Fork / ...
2h 33m
$33–85
Drive 68 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Forest Hills to Riverheadcar 68 mi
1h 24m
$13–18
Train
1. Take the train from Jamaica to Ronkonkomatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
2. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Riverheadtrain Greenport Service
3h 4m
$15–39
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Forest Hills to Babylontrain Babylon Branch
2. Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Riverhead LIRRbus 66
3h 38m
$15–31

Forest Hills to Riverhead by train

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Distance: 68.7 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA and Riverhead, NY, USA?

Hampton Jitney Inc. operates a bus from Airport Connection-Eastbound to Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Dr hourly. Tickets cost $27–75 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Forest Hills to Riverhead via Jamaica and Ronkonkoma in around 3h 4m.

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