There are 4 ways to get from Rockaway Township to Manhattan by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Denville to New York Penn Stationtrain Mne
1h 27m$16–35Drive 39.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockaway Township to Manhattancar 39.2 mi
50 min$7–10Bus
- Take the bus from Rockaway to New Yorkbus Hzl 4Ampa / ...
- Take the bus from Broadway/W 178 St to Riverside Dr/W 97 Stbus M5
1h 41m$44–63Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rockaway Township to Manhattantaxi 39.2 mi
50 min$130–160
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rockaway Township to Manhattan is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Rockaway Township to Manhattan is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockaway Township to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Rockaway and arriving at Riverside Dr/W 97 St via Broadway/W 178 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockaway Township to Manhattan station. However, there are services departing from Denville and arriving at New York Penn Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Rockaway Township and Manhattan is 44 miles. The road distance is 39.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rockaway Township to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $15 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Rockaway Township to Manhattan, including transfers.
Rockaway Township to Manhattan bus services, operated by Hazleton Transportation, depart from Rockaway station.
Rockaway Township to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Denville station.
The best way to get from Rockaway Township to Manhattan is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $15 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 1h 41m.
What companies run services between Rockaway Township, NJ, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Denville to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–20 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rockaway Township to Riverside Dr/W 97 St via Rockaway, New York, and Broadway/W 178 St in around 1h 41m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Denville to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–20
- Phone
- 347-651-1274
- Website
- bustickets.com
Bus from Rockaway to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Uptown Vans
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Broadway/W 178 St to Riverside Dr/W 97 St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Parsippany Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-973-545-1681
- Website
- parsippanylimotaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Rockaway Township to Manhattan bus services, operated by Hazleton Transportation, arrive at New York station.
Rockaway Township to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockaway Township to Manhattan is 39 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Rockaway Township to Manhattan.
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