What is the cheapest way to get from Riverhead to Long Island City?

The cheapest way to get from Riverhead to Long Island City is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riverhead to Long Island City?

The fastest way to get from Riverhead to Long Island City is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Riverhead and Long Island City?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverhead to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Riverhead LIRR and arriving at 3 Av & E 42 St via Riverhead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Riverhead and Long Island City?

No, there is no direct train from Riverhead to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Riverhead and arriving at Court Sq via Ronkonkoma and 61 St-Woodside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Riverhead to Long Island City?

The distance between Riverhead and Long Island City is 73 miles. The road distance is 72.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverhead to Long Island City without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $20 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Riverhead to Long Island City?

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Riverhead to Long Island City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverhead to Long Island City bus from?

Riverhead to Long Island City bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from Riverhead station.

Where do I catch the Riverhead to Long Island City train from?

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

Train or bus from Riverhead to Long Island City?

The best way to get from Riverhead to Long Island City is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $20 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the Riverhead to Long Island City bus arrive?

Riverhead to Long Island City bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at 3 Av & E 42 St station.

Where does the Riverhead to Long Island City train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riverhead to Long Island City?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverhead to Long Island City is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Riverhead to Long Island City.

Where can I stay near Long Island City?

There are 3184+ hotels available in Long Island City.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Riverhead to Long Island City 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 Woodsidetrain Ronkonkoma Branch
2h 30m
$20–43
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Brentwood LIRRbus 58
2. Take the train from Brentwood to Jamaicatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
3h 13m
$14–25
Drive 72.3 mi
1. Drive from Riverhead to Long Island Citycar 72.3 mi
1h 31m
$14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riverhead to 3 Av & E 42 Stbus North Fork
3h 28m
$34–80

Riverhead to Long Island City by train and subway

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Distance: 72.3 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Riverhead, NY, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Riverhead to Court Sq via Ronkonkoma, Woodside, and 61 St-Woodside in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, Hampton Jitney Inc. operates a bus from Riverhead to 3 Av & E 42 St 5 times a day. Tickets cost $29–75 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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