There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Rockland County by bus, train, taxi or car
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Recommended option
Bus • 1h 5m
$8 - $12
Cheapest option
Bus via Westchester County Center • 1h 53m
$5 - $13
3 alternative options
Train • 1h 57m
$8 - $18
Taxi • 36 min
$160 - $200
Drive • 36 min
$3 - $5
Manhattan to Rockland County by bus
The bus journey time between Manhattan and Rockland County is around 1h 5m and covers a distance of around 32 miles. The fastest bus normally takes 1h 5m. Operated by Rockland Coaches, the Manhattan to Rockland County bus service departs from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arrives in Hillcrest - Eckerson/Hwy 45. Typically 30 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Bus route overview
First and last buses
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Manhattan to Rockland County bus schedules
Buses departing Thursday, June 24, 2021
Buses departing Friday, June 25, 2021
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Rockland County is 800-232-4636.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Rockland County is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Rockland County is 2 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Manhattan to Rockland County is to drive, which costs $3 - $5 and takes 36 min.
The quickest way to get from Manhattan to Rockland County is to taxi which costs $160 - $200 and takes 36 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Hillcrest - Eckerson/Hwy 45. Services depart four times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan station to Rockland County. However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station and arriving at Spring Valley via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Manhattan and Rockland County is 26 miles. The road distance is 30.7 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Rockland County without a car is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs $8 - $12.
The bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hillcrest - Eckerson/Hwy 45 takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Manhattan to Rockland County bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Manhattan to Rockland County train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Rockland County is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $18 and takes 1h 57m.
- Distance: 25.9 miles
- Duration: 1h 5m
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Rockland County, NY, USA?
Rockland Coaches operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hillcrest - Eckerson/Hwy 45 4 times a day. Tickets cost $8 - $12 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manhattan to Rockland County via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 57m.
- Phone
- +1 973-491-7000
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $7
- Schedules at
- njtransit.com
Train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level to Spring Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6 - $11
- Schedules at
- njtransit.com
- Phone
- +1 (201) 263-1254
- Rockland@coahusa.com
- Website
- web.coachusa.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hillcrest - Eckerson/Hwy 45
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8 - $12
- Schedules at
- web.coachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 914 995-2000
- Website
- transportation.westchestergov.com
Bus from Madison Ave @ 84Th St to Central Ave @ Harding Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- transportation.westchestergov.com
- All other routes
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express
- $8
- Phone
- +1 844-822-8920
- info.ridehudsonlink@transdev.com
- Website
- ridehudsonlink.com
Bus from Westchester County Center to Spring Valley - Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- ridehudsonlink.com
- Phone
- +1 (845) 782-3528
- shortline@coachusa.com
- Website
- web.coachusa.com
Bus from Westchester County Center to Spring Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5 - $10
- Schedules at
- web.coachusa.com
- Book at
- sales.coachusa.com
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $160 - $200
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877-917-1111
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to Rockland County bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Hillcrest - Eckerson/Hwy 45 station.
Manhattan to Rockland County train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Spring Valley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Rockland County is 31 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Manhattan to Rockland County.
There are 64+ hotels available in Rockland County. Prices start at $100 USD per night.