How to get from Rockville Centre to St. James by bus and train?

From Rockville Centre to St. James by bus and train

To get from Rockville Centre to St. James in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BABYLON BRANCH train from Rockville Centre station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train and finally take the 4 bus from E Suffolk Ave/Lowell Ave station to Smith Haven Mall (4, 5) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $14.50. The bus and train schedule from Rockville Centre may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to St. James on the Moovit app.

105min$14.50
Walk to train station
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Bus - 44
Walk to St. James
Leaves from Rockville Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rockville Centre
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Ronkonkoma
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Islip
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Suffolk Ave/Lowell Ave
    ID 3872
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Smith Haven Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smith Haven Mall (4, 5)
    ID 3845
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to St. James
    Walk to
    St. James
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rockville Centre to St. James by bus and train via BABYLON BRANCH, MONTAUK BRANCH and 51

To get from Rockville Centre to St. James in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BABYLON BRANCH train from Rockville Centre station to Babylon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MONTAUK BRANCH train and finally take the 51 bus from Patchogue LIRR (51) station to Smith Haven Mall (51nb) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $9.75. The bus and train schedule from Rockville Centre may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to St. James on the Moovit app.

133min$9.75
Walk to train station
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Train - MONTAUK BRANCH
Bus - 5151
Walk to St. James
Leaves from Rockville Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rockville Centre
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Babylon
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - MONTAUK BRANCH
    Wait for train
    MONTAUK BRANCH
    Montauk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Patchogue
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Patchogue LIRR (51)
    ID 4783
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Port Jefferson Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smith Haven Mall (51nb)
    ID 4778
    43 min
  • 9
    Walk to St. James
    Walk to
    St. James
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rockville Centre to St. James

The distance between Rockville Centre, New York - New Jersey and St. James, New York - New Jersey is approximately 51.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rockville Centre to St. James 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 Rockville Centre to St. James

To check the bus and train schedule from Rockville Centre to St. James using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rockville Centre) and destination (St. James), 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 Rockville Centre to St. James by bus and train via BABYLON BRANCH, MONTAUK BRANCH and 51

To get from Rockville Centre to St. James in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BABYLON BRANCH train from Rockville Centre station to Babylon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MONTAUK BRANCH train and finally take the 51 bus from Patchogue LIRR (51) station to Smith Haven Mall (51nb) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $9.75. The bus and train schedule from Rockville Centre may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to St. James on the Moovit app.

133min$9.75
Walk to train station
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Train - MONTAUK BRANCH
Bus - 5151
Walk to St. James
Leaves from Rockville Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rockville Centre
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Babylon
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - MONTAUK BRANCH
    Wait for train
    MONTAUK BRANCH
    Montauk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Patchogue
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Patchogue LIRR (51)
    ID 4783
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Port Jefferson Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smith Haven Mall (51nb)
    ID 4778
    43 min
  • 9
    Walk to St. James
    Walk to
    St. James
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rockville Centre to St. James?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Train line BABYLON BRANCH, Train line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Bus line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rockville Centre to St. James?

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Train line BABYLON BRANCH, Train line MONTAUK BRANCH, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct train between Rockville Centre and St. James in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Rockville Centre to St. James in New York - New Jersey?

    The BABYLON BRANCH train line goes from Rockville Centre station near Rockville Centre to Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Penn Station station near St. James in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rockville Centre to St. James in New York - New Jersey by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Rockville Centre and St. James in New York - New Jersey by train and bus is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Rockville Centre to get to St. James in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the BABYLON BRANCH train from the Rockville Centre station near Rockville Centre in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Rockville Centre and St. James in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the train at the Penn Station stop, which is closest to St. James in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Rockville Centre to St. James?

    The ride from Rockville Centre to St. James costs $14.50.

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