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How to get fromWest Islip to Riverheadby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from West Islip to Riverhead by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Babylon to Speonktrain train Montauk Branch
    1h 11m
    $85–116

  2. Line 2 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Montauk Hwy/Eaton Ln to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Riverhead LIRRbus bus 66
    2h 30m
    $5

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Babylon to Patchoguetrain train Montauk Branch
    2. Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Riverhead County Centerbus bus 66
    2h 18m
    $10–15

  4. Drive  38.9 mi

    1. Drive from West Islip to Riverheadcar car 38.9 mi
    49 min
    $8–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from West Islip to Riverheadtaxi taxi 38.9 mi
    49 min
    $340–410

West Islip to Riverhead by train and bus

Calendar168Weekly Services
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between West Islip, NY, USA and Riverhead, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Babylon to Speonk hourly. Tickets cost $10–22 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montauk Hwy/Eaton Ln to Riverhead LIRR via Patchogue LIRR in around 2h 30m.

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