There are 5 ways to get from Riverhead to Central Park by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Riverhead to 86th St & Central Park Westbus Westbound-Westside Dropoff
3h 3m$31–77Drive 75.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverhead to Charles A. Dana Discovery Centercar 75.4 mi
1h 36m$14–20Train
- Take the train from Riverhead to Ronkonkomatrain Greenport Service
- Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch
3h 4m$21–46Bus, train
- Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Brentwood LIRRbus 58
- Take the train from Brentwood to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch
3h 50m$17–31Bus via Boerum Hill-Atlantic & 4 Av
- Take the bus from Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Dr to Boerum Hill-Atlantic & 4 Avbus Brooklyn-North Fork / ...
4h 9m$34–80
Riverhead to Central Park by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riverhead to Central Park is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Riverhead to Central Park is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverhead to Central Park. However, there are services departing from Riverhead LIRR and arriving at 86th St & Central Park West via Riverhead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverhead to Central Park. However, there are services departing from Riverhead and arriving at 81 St-Museum of Natural History via Ronkonkoma and 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Riverhead and Central Park is 79 miles. The road distance is 75.9 miles.
The best way to get from Riverhead to Central Park without a car is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Riverhead to Central Park, including transfers.
Riverhead to Central Park bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from Riverhead station.
Riverhead to Central Park train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Riverhead station.
The best way to get from Riverhead to Central Park is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $21 - $50 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Riverhead, NY, USA and Central Park, New York County, NY, USA?
Hampton Jitney Inc. operates a bus from Riverhead to 86th St & Central Park West once a week. Tickets cost $29–75 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverhead to Central Park via Ronkonkoma, Penn Station, 34 St-Herald Sq, and 81 St-Museum of Natural History in around 3h 4m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Riverhead to Ronkonkoma
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $11–16
Train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–27
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–15
- Peak
- $21–27
Train from Brentwood to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- 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 Riverhead to 86th St & Central Park West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- 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 Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Dr to Boerum Hill-Atlantic & 4 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
- Schedules at
- Hampton Jitney Schedule Information
- Book at
- Hampton Jitney Reservations
- Onboard
- $35–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $29–35
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Booking & Getting There
Riverhead to Central Park bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at 86th St & Central Park West station.
Riverhead to Central Park train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Ronkonkoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverhead to Central Park is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Riverhead to Central Park.
There are 3768+ hotels available in Central Park.





