There are 10 ways to get from Rockville to Long Island by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
4h 17m$60–146Drive 224.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockville to Brooklyncar 224.8 mi
4h 13m$41–60Bus via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
5h 45m$60–101Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
2h 53m$99–707Bus
- Take the bus from Bethesda, MD to Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Streetbus
6h 7m$50–77Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
2h 58m$904–1,807Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
3h 46m$69–456Subway, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport
- Take the subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BWI - ISP
3h 38m$59–963Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, subway
- Take the subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Islandsubway
4h 13m$928–1,738Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IAD - EWR
4h 48m$468–1,737
Rockville to Long Island by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rockville to Long Island is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Rockville to Long Island is to subway and fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $95 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockville to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at New York via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockville to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr via Washington Union Station and 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Rockville and Long Island is 247 miles. The road distance is 226.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rockville to Long Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Rockville to Long Island, including transfers.
Rockville to Long Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Rockville to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Rockville to Long Island is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Rockville, MD, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Washington to New York hourly. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Rockville to Long Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Rockville to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockville to Long Island is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Rockville to Long Island.
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