There are 4 ways to get from Ronkonkoma to Rutherford by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Orient Way At Passaic Avebus 190
2h 11m$22–54Drive 58.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ronkonkoma to Rutherfordcar 58.8 mi
1h 17m$11–15Bus
- Take the bus from Manorville to 86 St & Central Park Westbus Sag Harbor-Westbound / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Orient Way At Passaic Avebus 190
3h 4m$59–174Train
- Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch
2h 22m$20–54
Ronkonkoma to Rutherford by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ronkonkoma to Rutherford is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Ronkonkoma to Rutherford is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Ronkonkoma to Rutherford. However, there are services departing from Islip Airport Connection and arriving at Orient Way At Passaic Ave via Manorville and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Ronkonkoma to Rutherford. However, there are services departing from Ronkonkoma and arriving at Rutherford via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Ronkonkoma and Rutherford is 109 miles. The road distance is 59.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ronkonkoma to Rutherford without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 11m and costs $21 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Ronkonkoma to Rutherford, including transfers.
Ronkonkoma to Rutherford bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from Manorville station.
Ronkonkoma to Rutherford train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ronkonkoma station.
The best way to get from Ronkonkoma to Rutherford is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs $55 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $19 - $55 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Ronkonkoma, NY, USA and Rutherford, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Islip Airport Connection to Orient Way At Passaic Ave via Manorville, 86 St & Central Park West, 86 St, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $13–30 and the journey takes 1h 23m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $13–19
- Peak
- $22–30
Train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $13–19
- Peak
- $22–30
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Orient Way At Passaic Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–24
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Orient Way At Passaic Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–24
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
Bus from Manorville to 86 St & Central Park West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–75
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
- Schedules at
- Hampton Jitney Schedule Information
- Book at
- Hampton Jitney Reservations
- Onboard
- $35–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $28–35
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Booking & Getting There
Ronkonkoma to Rutherford bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at 86 St & Central Park West station.
Ronkonkoma to Rutherford train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ronkonkoma to Rutherford is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Ronkonkoma to Rutherford.
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