What is the cheapest way to get from Jersey City to Riverhead?

The cheapest way to get from Jersey City to Riverhead is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jersey City to Riverhead?

The fastest way to get from Jersey City to Riverhead is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Jersey City and Riverhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Jersey City to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave and arriving at Riverhead LIRR via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, 41st St bet 3rd & Lex and Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Jersey City and Riverhead?

No, there is no direct train from Jersey City to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from Journal Square and arriving at Riverhead via New York Penn Station and Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Jersey City to Riverhead?

The distance between Jersey City and Riverhead is 82 miles. The road distance is 81.1 miles.

How do I travel from Jersey City to Riverhead without a car?

The best way to get from Jersey City to Riverhead without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $21 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Jersey City to Riverhead?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Jersey City to Riverhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jersey City to Riverhead bus from?

Jersey City to Riverhead bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave station.

Where do I catch the Jersey City to Riverhead train from?

Jersey City to Riverhead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.

Train or bus from Jersey City to Riverhead?

The best way to get from Jersey City to Riverhead is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $21 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Jersey City to Riverhead bus arrive?

Jersey City to Riverhead bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Jersey City to Riverhead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Jersey City to Riverhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Jersey City to Riverhead is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Jersey City to Riverhead.

Where can I stay near Riverhead?

There are 162+ hotels available in Riverhead.

Jersey City to Riverhead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Jersey City to Riverhead by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Ronkonkomatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
2. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Riverheadtrain Greenport Service
3h 54m
$21–46
Drive 80.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Jersey City to Riverheadcar 80.7 mi
1h 46m
$15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 119
2. Take the bus from 41st St bet 3rd & Lex to Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Drbus North Fork
4h 2m
$42–108
Train, bus
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Brentwoodtrain Ronkonkoma Branch
2. Take the bus from Brentwood LIRR to Riverhead LIRRbus 58
4h 29m
$18–32

Jersey City to Riverhead by train and foot

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3h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 81.9 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Riverhead, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Journal Square to Riverhead via 33rd Street, New York Penn Station, and Ronkonkoma in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Riverhead LIRR via Port Authority Bus Terminal, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, E 42 St/Lexington Av, 41st St bet 3rd & Lex, and Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Dr in around 4h 2m.

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