There are 5 ways to get from Rockland County to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Spring Valley to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain Pasc
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain Acela
5h 3m$106–189Drive 174.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockland County to Providencecar 174.2 mi
3h 22m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Spring Valley Terminal - Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Rockland Coaches
- Take the bus from New York to Providencebus Bz 0210
6h 10m$44–84Train, fly
- Take the train from Spring Valley to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane JFK - PVD
5h 30m$46–245Bus via Providence
- Take the bus from Spring Valley Terminal - Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Rockland Coaches
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providencebus Greyhound US0230
6h 50m$39–69
Rockland County to Rhode Island by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rockland County to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Rockland County to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockland County to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Spring Valley Terminal - Park & Ride and arriving at Providence via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockland County to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Spring Valley and arriving at Providence via Secaucus Upper Level and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Rockland County and Rhode Island is 221 miles. The road distance is 175.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rockland County to Rhode Island without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Rockland County to Rhode Island, including transfers.
Rockland County to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Spring Valley Terminal - Park & Ride station.
Rockland County to Rhode Island train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Spring Valley station.
The best way to get from Rockland County to Rhode Island is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $100 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Rockland County, NY, USA and Rhode Island, USA?
You can take a train from Spring Valley to Providence via Secaucus Upper Level, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spring Valley Terminal - Park & Ride to Providence via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 6h 10m.
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Spring Valley to Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–17
Train from Spring Valley to Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $40–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Spring Valley Terminal - Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $9–20
Bus from Spring Valley Terminal - Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $9–20
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Rockland County to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Rockland County to Rhode Island train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Lower Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockland County to Rhode Island is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Rockland County to Rhode Island.
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