There are 11 ways to get from Rochester to Rockland County by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ROC - EWR
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Spring Valleytrain
3h 46m$509–1,661Drive 286.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Rockland Countycar 286.5 mi
5h 47m$53–76Train via Albany
- Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
7h 10m$136–435Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to New Yorkbus Adt N813 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St & Eckerson Rdbus Rockland Coaches
8h 30m$63–247Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Spring Valleytrain
4h 20m$99–601Fly Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Spring Valleytrain
4h 8m$80–384Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BUF - EWR
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Spring Valleytrain
5h 52m$71–345Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BUF - LGA
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Spring Valleytrain
6h 17m$86–525Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BUF - JFK
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Spring Valleytrain
6h 13m$72–348Train
- Take the train from Rochester to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
8h 22m$99–267Bus via Rochester Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0215 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St & Eckerson Rdbus Rockland Coaches
9h 20m$58–111
Rochester to Rockland County by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Rockland County is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Rockland County is to fly and train which takes 3h 46m and costs $500 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Rockland County. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Main St & Eckerson Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Rockland County station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Rochester and Rockland County is 288 miles. The road distance is 288.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Rockland County without a car is to train via Albany which takes 7h 10m and costs $130 - $440.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Rochester to Rockland County, including transfers.
Rochester to Rockland County bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Rockland County train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Rockland County is to train via Albany which takes 7h 10m and costs $130 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $250 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Rockland County, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Rochester to Rockland County via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Main St & Eckerson Rd via New York and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 8h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Rochester to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Spring Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Spring Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Spring Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Spring Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Spring Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Spring Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Rochester to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–230
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $50–220
- Flexible
- $95–230
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Rockland County bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Rochester to Rockland County train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Rockland County is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Rochester to Rockland County.
There are 132+ hotels available in Rockland County.


