What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Rockville Centre?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Rockville Centre is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Rockville Centre?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Rockville Centre is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $160 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Rockville Centre?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Rockville Centre. However, there are services departing from Main St/Furrows Rd and arriving at Amityville LIRR via Patchogue LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Rockville Centre?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Rockville Centre. However, there are services departing from Ronkonkoma and arriving at Rockville Centre via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Long Island to Rockville Centre?

The distance between Long Island and Rockville Centre is 49 miles. The road distance is 17.2 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Rockville Centre without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Rockville Centre without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs $13 - $29.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Rockville Centre?

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Long Island to Rockville Centre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Rockville Centre bus from?

Long Island to Rockville Centre bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Patchogue LIRR station.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Rockville Centre train from?

Long Island to Rockville Centre train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ronkonkoma station.

Train or bus from Long Island to Rockville Centre?

The best way to get from Long Island to Rockville Centre is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs $13 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $16 and takes 2h 47m.

Where does the Long Island to Rockville Centre bus arrive?

Long Island to Rockville Centre bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Amityville LIRR station.

Where does the Long Island to Rockville Centre train arrive?

Long Island to Rockville Centre train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Rockville Centre?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Rockville Centre is 17 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Long Island to Rockville Centre.

Where can I stay near Rockville Centre?

There are 338+ hotels available in Rockville Centre.

Long Island to Rockville Centre - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Long Island to Rockville Centre by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Jamaicatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Rockville Centretrain Babylon Branch
1h 22m
$13–29
Drive 17.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Rockville Centrecar 17.1 mi
26 min
$4–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Amityville LIRRbus 2
2h 47m
$10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Rockville Centretaxi 17.1 mi
26 min
$160–190
Line 51 bus, line 4 bus
1. Take the bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Smith Haven Mallbus 51
2. Take the bus from Smith Haven Mall to Amityville LIRRbus 4
3h 16m
$10–15

Long Island to Rockville Centre by train

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Distance: 48.8 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

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

You can take a train from Ronkonkoma to Rockville Centre via Jamaica in around 1h 22m. Alternatively, Suffolk County Transit operates a bus from Patchogue LIRR to Amityville LIRR hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 26m.

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