There are 3 ways to get from Brooklyn to Rockland by train, car, or bus
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Train, drive
best- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Middletown Nytrain Mnbnp
- Drive from Middletown Ny to Rocklandcar
4h 24m$16–52Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Monticello ShortLine Terminalbus ShortLine Hudson
- Take the bus from Monticello ShortLine Terminal to 31 Cottage Streetbus ShortLine Hudson
5h 23m$28–62Drive 125.2 mi
- Drive from Brooklyn to Rocklandcar 125.2 mi
2h 34m$23–33
Brooklyn to Rockland by subway, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to Rockland is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Rockland is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Brooklyn to Rockland. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at 31 Cottage Street via Monticello ShortLine Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Brooklyn and Rockland is 134 miles. The road distance is 126 miles.
The best way to get from Brooklyn to Rockland without a car is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $27 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Brooklyn to Rockland, including transfers.
Brooklyn to Rockland bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Brooklyn to Rockland bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Monticello ShortLine Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brooklyn to Rockland is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Brooklyn to Rockland.
There are 69+ hotels available in Rockland.
What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Rockland, NY, USA?
You can take a subway from Prospect Park to 31 Cottage Street via 42 St-Times Square, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Monticello ShortLine Terminal in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Middletown Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Monticello ShortLine Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $19–45
Bus from Monticello ShortLine Terminal to 31 Cottage Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $6–14
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