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How to get fromRochester to Rockland Countyby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Rochester to Rockland County by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ROC - EWR
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Spring Valleytrain train
    3h 47m
    $519–1,661

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Spring Valleytrain train Pasc
    8h 26m
    $52–125

  3. Train via Albany

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    7h 10m
    $135–434

  4. Drive  286.5 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Rockland Countycar car 286.5 mi
    5h 47m
    $53–76

  5. Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ROC - LGA
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Spring Valleytrain train
    4h 21m
    $99–601

  6. Fly Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ROC - JFK
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Spring Valleytrain train
    4h 10m
    $80–374

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BUF - EWR
    3. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Spring Valleytrain train
    5h 52m
    $72–356

  8. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    3. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Spring Valleytrain train
    6h 18m
    $87–536

  9. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    3. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Spring Valleytrain train
    6h 14m
    $68–349

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    8h 22m
    $99–266

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to New Yorkbus bus Adt N813 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St & Eckerson Rdbus bus Rockland Coaches
    8h 30m
    $63–247

Rochester to Rockland County by bus and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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.

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