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How to get fromLong Island to Rockland Countyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Long Island to Rockland County by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Spring Valleytrain train Pasc
    2h 20m
    $7–28

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 5 Av/W 47 Stbus bus Q32
    2. Take the bus from 5th Ave & 47th St to Washington Avebus bus 1
    2h 22m
    $20–26

  3. Drive 41.3 mi

    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Rockland Countycar car 41.3 mi
    1h 2m
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Rockland Countytaxi taxi 41.3 mi
    1h 2m
    $160–200

  5. Bus via Nanuet Hamlets

    1. Take the bus from 5th Ave & W 51st St to Nanuet Hamletsbus bus ShortLine Hudson
    2h 25m
    $10–20

  6. Bus via Main St & Eckerson Rd

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St & Eckerson Rdbus bus Rockland Coaches
    2h 29m
    $12–22

Long Island to Rockland County by subway, foot, and train

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Long Island to Rockland County.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 35.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Rockland County, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Secaucus Lower Level to Spring Valley hourly. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to Washington Ave via 5th Ave & 47th St in around 2h 22m.

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