There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Rockville Centre by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Rockville Centretrain Babylon Branch
36 min$7–14Drive 22.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Rockville Centrecar 22.9 mi
38 min$5–6Bus
- Take the bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Sutphin Blvd/91 Avbus Q60
- Take the bus from 158 St / Archer Bus Term to Davison Pl / Merrickbus n4
2h 18m$6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to Rockville Centretaxi 22.9 mi
38 min$200–250
Manhattan to Rockville Centre by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Rockville Centre is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Rockville Centre is to train which takes 36 min and costs $7 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Rockville Centre. However, there are services departing from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue and arriving at Davison Pl / Merrick via 158 St / Archer Bus Term. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Rockville Centre. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Manhattan and Rockville Centre is 21 miles. The road distance is 23.1 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Rockville Centre without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs $7 - $14.
The train from Grand Central Terminal to Rockville Centre takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Manhattan to Rockville Centre bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue station.
Manhattan to Rockville Centre train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Rockville Centre is to train which takes 36 min and costs $7 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 2h 18m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Rockville Centre, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Rockville Centre every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Davison Pl / Merrick via Sutphin Blvd/91 Av and 158 St / Archer Bus Term in around 2h 18m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Rockville Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–10
- Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Sutphin Blvd/91 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 158 St / Archer Bus Term to Davison Pl / Merrick
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $200–250
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to Rockville Centre bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Sutphin Blvd/91 Av station.
Manhattan to Rockville Centre train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Rockville Centre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Rockville Centre is 23 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Manhattan to Rockville Centre.
There are 348+ hotels available in Rockville Centre.