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How to get fromRockville Centre to Long Islandby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rockville Centre to Long Island by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Ronkonkomatrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    1h 21m
    $13–29

  2. Drive 17 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockville Centre to Brooklyncar car 17 mi
    25 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRRbus bus 2
    3h 1m
    $12–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rockville Centre to Brooklyntaxi taxi 17 mi
    25 min
    $150–190

  5. Line 4 bus, line 51 bus

    1. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Smith Haven Mallbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Smith Haven Mall to NYS 25A/E Broadwaybus bus 51
    3h 36m
    $12–16

Rockville Centre to Long Island by train

Calendar570Weekly Trains
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Rockville Centre, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Ronkonkoma every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $8–21 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, Suffolk County Transit operates a bus from Amityville LIRR to Patchogue LIRR hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 26m.

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