There are 5 ways to get from White Plains to Rockaway 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 White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain Harlem
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Dovertrain Mne
4h 22m$17–43Drive 53.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from White Plains to Rockawaycar 53.4 mi
1h 5m$10–14Line 28 bus, bus, line 880 bus
- Take the bus from Central Ave @ Harding Ave to 5Th Ave @ 59Th Stbus 28
- Take the bus from 5th Avenue & East 58th Street to Convent Station, NJbus Nyc
- Take the bus from Rail Station Parking Lot Off Morris St to W Main St At Wall Stbus 880
4h 50m$44–73Line 20 bus, train
- Take the bus from N Broadway @ Main St to Bedford Park Blvd @ Jerome Avebus 20 / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Morristowntrain Mne
5h 26m$12–33Taxi
- Take the taxi from White Plains to Rockawaytaxi 53.4 mi
1h 5m$120–150
White Plains to Rockaway by train, subway, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from White Plains to Rockaway is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from White Plains to Rockaway is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from White Plains to Rockaway. However, there are services departing from Central Ave @ Harding Ave and arriving at W Main St At Wall St via 5th Avenue & East 58th Street and Rail Station Parking Lot Off Morris St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from White Plains to Rockaway. However, there are services departing from White Plains and arriving at Dover via Grand Central-42 St and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between White Plains and Rockaway is 70 miles. The road distance is 53.8 miles.
The best way to get from White Plains to Rockaway without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $17 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from White Plains to Rockaway, including transfers.
White Plains to Rockaway bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, depart from Central Ave @ Harding Ave station.
White Plains to Rockaway train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from White Plains station.
The best way to get from White Plains to Rockaway is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $17 - $45. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and bus and line 880 bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between White Plains, NY, USA and Rockaway, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from White Plains to W Main St At Wall St via Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central-42 St, 42 St-Times Square, New York Penn Station, Dover, and E Blackwell St At Bergen St in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Ave @ Harding Ave to W Main St At Wall St via 5Th Ave @ 59Th St, 5th Avenue & East 58th Street, Convent Station, NJ, Convent, Morristown, and Rail Station Parking Lot Off Morris St in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–21
Train from New York Penn Station to Morristown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–18
- Phone
- +1 (914) 813-7777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Westchester County Bee-Line System
Bus from Central Ave @ Harding Ave to 5Th Ave @ 59Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Westchester County Bee-Line System
- Schedules at
- Bee-Line Bus Schedules and Maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
Bus from N Broadway @ Main St to Bedford Park Blvd @ Jerome Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Westchester County Bee-Line System
- Schedules at
- Bee-Line Bus Schedules and Maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
- Phone
- +1 908-485-7275
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boxcar
Bus from 5th Avenue & East 58th Street to Convent Station, NJ
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Boxcar
- Schedules at
- Boxcar New Jersey Bus Routes
- Adult
- $35–50
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Rail Station Parking Lot Off Morris St to W Main St At Wall St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–9
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
Stamford Taxi
- Phone
- +1-203-883-4553
A&P Taxi
- Phone
- +1 845-429-2929
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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Booking & Getting There
White Plains to Rockaway bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, arrive at 5Th Ave @ 59Th St station.
White Plains to Rockaway train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between White Plains to Rockaway is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from White Plains to Rockaway.
There are 80+ hotels available in Rockaway.



