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How to get fromRiverhead to Jersey Cityby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverhead to Ronkonkomatrain train Greenport Service
    2. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    2h 34m
    $21–55

  2. Drive  79.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverhead to Jersey Citycar car 79.8 mi
    1h 46m
    $14–20

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Brentwood LIRRbus bus 58
    2. Take the train from Brentwood to New York Penn Stationtrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    3h 40m
    $18–32

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverhead to 3 Av & E 42 Stbus bus North Fork
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus bus 119
    4h 28m
    $42–109

Riverhead to Jersey City by train

Calendar66Weekly Trains
Duration2h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 79.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

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

You can take a train from Riverhead to Secaucus Upper Level via Ronkonkoma and New York Penn Station in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverhead LIRR to Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via Riverhead, 3 Av & E 42 St, E 42 St/3 Av, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 28m.

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