There are 5 ways to get from Rockaway to Columbus Circle 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 Dover to New York Penn Stationtrain Mne
2h 19m$6–26Line 880 bus, bus
- Take the bus from W Main St At Wall St to Rail Station Parking Lot Off Morris Stbus 880
- Take the bus from Convent Station, NJ to East 57th Street & Madison Avenuebus Nj
2h 49m$39–67Drive 35.8 mi
- Drive from Rockaway to Columbus Circlecar 35.8 mi
45 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rockaway to Columbus Circletaxi 35.8 mi
45 min$120–150Line 880 bus, train
- Take the bus from W Main St At Wall St to Rail Station Parking Lot Off Morris Stbus 880
- Take the train from Morristown to New York Penn Stationtrain Mne
2h 24m$7–27
Rockaway to Columbus Circle by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockaway to Columbus Circle is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Rockaway to Columbus Circle is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockaway to Columbus Circle. However, there are services departing from W Main St At Wall St and arriving at East 57th Street & Madison Avenue via Convent Station, NJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockaway to Columbus Circle. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at 59 St-Columbus Circle via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Rockaway and Columbus Circle is 48 miles. The road distance is 36 miles.
The best way to get from Rockaway to Columbus Circle without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $6 - $26.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Rockaway to Columbus Circle, including transfers.
Rockaway to Columbus Circle bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from W Main St At Wall St station.
Rockaway to Columbus Circle train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Dover station.
The best way to get from Rockaway to Columbus Circle is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $6 - $26. Alternatively, you can line 880 bus and bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Rockaway, NJ, USA and Columbus Circle, NY, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Dover to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–19 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Main St At Wall St to East 57th Street & Madison Avenue via Rail Station Parking Lot Off Morris St, Morristown, Convent, and Convent Station, NJ in around 2h 49m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Dover to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–19
Train from Morristown to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from W Main St At Wall St to Rail Station Parking Lot Off Morris St
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–8
Bus from W Main St At Wall St to Rail Station Parking Lot Off Morris St
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–8
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Parsippany Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-973-545-1681
- Website
- parsippanylimotaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rockaway to Columbus Circle bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Rail Station Parking Lot Off Morris St.
Rockaway to Columbus Circle train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockaway to Columbus Circle is 36 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Rockaway to Columbus Circle.
There are 3720+ hotels available in Columbus Circle.



