How to get from Rockaway to New Providence by bus and train?

From Rockaway to New Providence by bus and train

To get from Rockaway to New Providence in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 880 bus from W Main St at Lindberg Ln station to E Blackwell St at Bergen St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MEL train and finally take the 986 bus from Summit Rail Station station to Springfield Ave at Passaic Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Rockaway may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to New Providence on the Moovit app.

76min
Bus - 880880
Train - MEL
Bus - 986986
Walk to New Providence
Leaves from W Main St at Lindberg Ln

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rockaway
  • 2
    Bus - 880880
    Wait for bus
    880
    Rockaway Mal Via Wharton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Blackwell St at Bergen St
    ID 25479
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dover
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #0626| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Summit
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summit Rail Station
    ID 29701
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 986986
    Wait for bus
    986
    Plainfield Via N Providence Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Ave at Passaic Ave
    ID 29712
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to New Providence
    Walk to
    New Providence
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rockaway to New Providence by bus and train via 880, MEL and GB

To get from Rockaway to New Providence in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 880 bus from W Main St at Lindberg Ln station to E Blackwell St at Bergen St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MEL train and finally take the GB train from Summit station to New Providence station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The bus and train schedule from Rockaway may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to New Providence on the Moovit app.

100min
Bus - 880880
Train - MEL
Train - GB
Leaves from W Main St at Lindberg Ln

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rockaway
  • 2
    Bus - 880880
    Wait for bus
    880
    Rockaway Mal Via Wharton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Blackwell St at Bergen St
    ID 25479
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dover
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #0626| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Summit
    33 min
  • 7
    Train - GBGB
    Wait for train
    GB
    #0411| Gladstone
  • 8
    Ride to train station New Providence
    Ride to train station
    New Providence
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rockaway to New Providence

The distance between Rockaway, New York - New Jersey and New Providence, New York - New Jersey is approximately 23.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rockaway to New Providence by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Rockaway to New Providence

To check the bus and train schedule from Rockaway to New Providence using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rockaway) and destination (New Providence), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Rockaway to New Providence by bus and train via 880, MEL and GB

To get from Rockaway to New Providence in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 880 bus from W Main St at Lindberg Ln station to E Blackwell St at Bergen St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MEL train and finally take the GB train from Summit station to New Providence station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The bus and train schedule from Rockaway may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to New Providence on the Moovit app.

100min
Bus - 880880
Train - MEL
Train - GB
Leaves from W Main St at Lindberg Ln

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rockaway
  • 2
    Bus - 880880
    Wait for bus
    880
    Rockaway Mal Via Wharton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Blackwell St at Bergen St
    ID 25479
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dover
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #0626| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Summit
    33 min
  • 7
    Train - GBGB
    Wait for train
    GB
    #0411| Gladstone
  • 8
    Ride to train station New Providence
    Ride to train station
    New Providence
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rockaway to New Providence?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 880, Train line MEL, Bus line 986.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rockaway to New Providence?

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 880, Train line MEL, Train line GB.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rockaway and New Providence in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rockaway to New Providence in New York - New Jersey?

    The 880 bus line goes from Rockaway Mal Via Wharton station near Rockaway to E Blackwell St at Bergen St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till E Blackwell St at Bergen St station near New Providence in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rockaway to New Providence in New York - New Jersey by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Rockaway and New Providence in New York - New Jersey by bus and train is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rockaway to get to New Providence in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the 880 bus from the Rockaway Mal Via Wharton stop near Rockaway in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rockaway and New Providence in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the bus at the E Blackwell St at Bergen St stop, which is closest to New Providence in New York - New Jersey.

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