What is the cheapest way to get from Riverhead to Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from Riverhead to Hempstead is to bus and line 4 bus which costs $9 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riverhead to Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from Riverhead to Hempstead is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Riverhead and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverhead to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Riverhead LIRR and arriving at Front St + Clinton St via Hicksville LIRR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Riverhead and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from Riverhead to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Riverhead and arriving at Mineola via Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Riverhead to Hempstead?

The distance between Riverhead and Hempstead is 55 miles. The road distance is 56.2 miles.

How do I travel from Riverhead to Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from Riverhead to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $14 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Riverhead to Hempstead?

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Riverhead to Hempstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverhead to Hempstead bus from?

Riverhead to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Riverhead LIRR station.

Where do I catch the Riverhead to Hempstead train from?

Riverhead to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Riverhead station.

Train or bus from Riverhead to Hempstead?

The best way to get from Riverhead to Hempstead is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $14 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $18 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Riverhead to Hempstead bus arrive?

Riverhead to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Brentwood LIRR station.

Where does the Riverhead to Hempstead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riverhead to Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverhead to Hempstead is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Riverhead to Hempstead.

Where can I stay near Hempstead?

There are 357+ hotels available in Hempstead.

Riverhead to Hempstead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 4 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Riverhead to Ronkonkomatrain Greenport Service
2. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Mineolatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
1h 44m
$14–32
Bus, line 4 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Brentwood LIRRbus 58
2. Take the bus from Brentwood LIRR to Amityville LIRRbus 4
3. Take the bus from Amityville Sta to Grove St / Greenwichbus n54 / ...
4h 17m
$8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Brentwood LIRRbus 58
2. Take the bus from Hicksville LIRR Station to Front St + Clinton Stbus n48 / ...
3h 22m
$11–17
Drive 55.9 mi
1. Drive from Riverhead to Hempsteadcar 55.9 mi
1h 8m
$11–15

Riverhead to Hempstead by train

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1h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 54.3 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Riverhead, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Riverhead to Mineola via Ronkonkoma in around 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverhead LIRR to Front St + Clinton St via Brentwood LIRR, Brentwood, Hicksville, and Hicksville LIRR Station in around 3h 22m.

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