Getting Around Rockland County

Public transit, commuter rail, bus routes, bridges, and nearby airports.

Commuting to NYC?

Rockland County has two main options for getting to Midtown Manhattan:

Short Line / Trailways Bus
Serves most of Rockland County. Express buses to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. ~1 hr door-to-door from New City. Typical peak fare ~$18–22 one way.

Metro-North Rail (limited access)
Nanuet station serves Clarkstown via the Main Line into Penn Station. ~50 min to Midtown. Good Park & Ride access. Typical peak fare ~$17.

Fares and schedules change — check official sites below for current pricing.

Commuter Rail

Metro-North Railroad — Pascack Valley Line

Commuter rail service from Spring Valley to Hoboken, NJ with stops in Nanuet, Pearl River, and other Rockland communities. Connects to NJ Transit and PATH for Manhattan access.

Schedules & fares · (511)

Rockland stops: Spring Valley Nanuet Pearl River Monsey (via bus)

Bus Service

Transport of Rockland (TOR)

Rockland County's public bus system. Operates local routes connecting major towns, shopping centers, and transit hubs. Reduced fares for seniors and disabled riders.

Routes & schedules · (845) 364-3333

Tappan ZEExpress (TZx)

Express bus service across the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge to Tarrytown Metro-North station. Connects Rockland County to the Hudson Line for Manhattan commutes.

Routes & schedules · (845) 364-3333

Coach USA / Short Line

Express bus service from Rockland County to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan. Stops in Suffern, Spring Valley, Nanuet, Nyack, and other locations.

Routes & schedules · (800) 631-8405

Bridges

Rockland County is connected to NYC and Westchester by two major Hudson River crossings.

Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (Tappan Zee) — The primary crossing between Rockland and Westchester counties. Carries I-87/I-287 across the Hudson River. Includes a shared-use path for pedestrians and cyclists (open seasonally).

Bear Mountain Bridge — Connects Stony Point (Rockland) to Cortlandt (Westchester) via Route 6/202. Less congested alternative to the Cuomo Bridge for northern Rockland.

Nearest Airports

Stewart International Airport (SWF) — Regional airport in Newburgh, NY. Served by several airlines including Allegiant and Breeze. Website

Newark Liberty International (EWR) — Major international airport in Newark, NJ. Accessible via I-287 and NJ Transit. Website

John F. Kennedy International (JFK) — Major international airport in Queens, NY. Website

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — Domestic airport in Queens, NY. Accessible via the George Washington Bridge. Website

Schedules and routes change frequently. Check official websites for current fares, timetables, and service alerts.