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

The cheapest way to get from Riverhead to Plainview is to bus and line 6 bus which costs $9 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverhead to Plainview is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Riverhead and Plainview?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverhead to Plainview. However, there are services departing from Riverhead LIRR and arriving at Old Country Rd + Manetto Hill Rd via NY State Office Building and Walt Whitman Bus Term. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Riverhead and Plainview?

No, there is no direct train from Riverhead to Plainview. However, there are services departing from Riverhead and arriving at Hicksville via Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Riverhead to Plainview?

The distance between Riverhead and Plainview is 52 miles. The road distance is 45.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverhead to Plainview without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $16 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Riverhead to Plainview, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverhead to Plainview bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Riverhead to Plainview train from?

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

Train or bus from Riverhead to Plainview?

The best way to get from Riverhead to Plainview is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $16 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 6 bus, which costs $9 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Riverhead to Plainview bus arrive?

Riverhead to Plainview bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at NY State Office Building station.

Where does the Riverhead to Plainview train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riverhead to Plainview?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverhead to Plainview is 45 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Riverhead to Plainview.

Where can I stay near Plainview?

There are 162+ hotels available in Plainview.

Riverhead to Plainview - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 6 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Riverhead to Ronkonkomatrain Greenport Service
2. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Hicksvilletrain Ronkonkoma Branch
2h 40m
$16–32
Bus, line 6 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to NY State Office Buildingbus 58 / ...
2. Take the bus from NY State Office Building to Walt Whitman Shopsbus 6
3h 57m
$8
Drive 44.9 mi
1. Drive from Riverhead to Plainviewcar 44.9 mi
56 min
$9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Riverhead to Plainviewtaxi 44.9 mi
56 min
$390–470

Riverhead to Plainview by train and bus

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2h 40mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 51.9 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a train from Riverhead to Old Country Rd + Manetto Hill Rd via Ronkonkoma, Hicksville, and Hicksville Sta / Duffy in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverhead LIRR to Old Country Rd + Manetto Hill Rd via NY State Office Building, Walt Whitman Shops, and Walt Whitman Bus Term in around 3h 57m.

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