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

The cheapest way to get from Riverhead to Waterbury is to train which costs $40 - $100 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverhead to Waterbury is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 25m and costs $30 - $95.

Is there a direct train between Riverhead and Waterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Riverhead to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from Riverhead and arriving at Waterbury via Ronkonkoma, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Riverhead to Waterbury?

The distance between Riverhead and Waterbury is 71 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverhead to Waterbury without a car is to bus and car ferry and train which takes 4h 53m and costs $35 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Riverhead to Waterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverhead to Waterbury train from?

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

Where does the Riverhead to Waterbury train arrive?

Riverhead to Waterbury train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Where can I stay near Waterbury?

There are 122+ hotels available in Waterbury.

Riverhead to Waterbury - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Riverhead to Waterbury by car, car ferry, bus, train, or train (Amtrak)

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Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Riverhead to Port Jeffersoncar
2. Take the carferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry
3. Drive from Bridgeport to Waterburycar
2h 25m
$31–94
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Northville Tpk/East Ave to Port Jefferson LIRRbus 62
2. Take the carferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry
3. Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain
4h 53m
$38–103
Train
1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain
6h 8m
$44–96
Bus, car ferry, train via Groton
1. Take the bus from E Main St/McDermott Ave to Orient Point Ferry Dockbus 92
2. Take the carferry from Orient Point to New Londoncarferry
3. Take the train from New London to New Haventrain
4. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to State St @ W Main Stbus 229
6h 22m
$31–108

Riverhead to Waterbury by train

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6h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 70.5 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Riverhead, NY, USA and Waterbury, CT, USA?

You can take a train from Riverhead to Waterbury via Ronkonkoma, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, and Bridgeport in around 6h 8m.

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