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

The cheapest way to get from Waterbury to Riverhead is to train which costs $45 - $100 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waterbury to Riverhead is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 27m and costs $30 - $95.

Is there a direct train between Waterbury and Riverhead?

No, there is no direct train from Waterbury to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from Waterbury and arriving at Riverhead via Bridgeport Amtrak Station, New York Penn Station and Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Waterbury to Riverhead?

The distance between Waterbury and Riverhead is 72 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waterbury to Riverhead without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 5h 1m and costs $35 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Waterbury to Riverhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterbury to Riverhead train from?

Waterbury to Riverhead train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Waterbury station.

Where does the Waterbury to Riverhead train arrive?

Waterbury to Riverhead train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Bridgeport station.

Where can I stay near Riverhead?

There are 167+ hotels available in Riverhead.

Waterbury to Riverhead - 3 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Waterbury to Riverhead by car, car ferry, train, bus, or train (Amtrak)

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Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Waterbury to Bridgeportcar
2. Take the carferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry
3. Drive from Port Jefferson to Riverheadcar
2h 27m
$32–94
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Waterbury to Bridgeporttrain
2. Take the carferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Port Jefferson LIRR to Northville Tpk/East Avebus 62
5h 1m
$39–103
Train
1. Take the train from Waterbury to Bridgeporttrain
2. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Ronkonkomatrain
6h 22m
$45–100

Waterbury to Riverhead by train

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6h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 71.2 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a train from Waterbury to Riverhead via Bridgeport, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Ronkonkoma in around 6h 22m.

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