There are 5 ways to get from Jamaica to Rockland County by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain Long Beach Branch / ...
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Spring Valleytrain Pasc
2h 22m$9–34Drive 40.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jamaica to Rockland Countycar 40.7 mi
53 min$8–11Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway E
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Spring Valley Terminal - Park & Ridebus Rockland Coaches
2h 26m$11–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jamaica to Rockland Countytaxi 40.7 mi
53 min$160–190Bus
- Take the bus from Jamaica Av/146 St to Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bay 3bus Q54
- Take the bus from Bedford Ave & Taylor St to Washington Avebus 7 / ...
3h 43m$21–28
Jamaica to Rockland County by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jamaica to Rockland County is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Jamaica to Rockland County is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Jamaica to Rockland County. However, there are services departing from Jamaica Av/146 St and arriving at Washington Ave via Bedford Ave & Taylor St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Jamaica to Rockland County. However, there are services departing from Jamaica and arriving at Spring Valley via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Jamaica and Rockland County is 44 miles. The road distance is 41 miles.
The best way to get from Jamaica to Rockland County without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $9 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Jamaica to Rockland County, including transfers.
Jamaica to Rockland County bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Jamaica Av/146 St station.
Jamaica to Rockland County train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
The best way to get from Jamaica to Rockland County is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $9 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $29 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Jamaica, NY, USA and Rockland County, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Jamaica to Spring Valley via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jamaica Av/146 St to Washington Ave via Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bay 3 and Bedford Ave & Taylor St in around 3h 43m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Spring Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Spring Valley Terminal - Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $8–18
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Jamaica Av/146 St to Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 (845) 510 - 5100
- [email protected]
- Website
- monseytrails.com
Bus from Bedford Ave & Taylor St to Washington Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–21
- Website
- https://www.monseytrails.com/
- Adult
- $18–21
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $160–190
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Jamaica to Rockland County bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bay 3 station.
Jamaica to Rockland County train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jamaica to Rockland County is 41 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Jamaica to Rockland County.
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