The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to Rockville, MD
Cheapest price
$210
Average price
$301
Fastest journey
5 h 14 m
Average duration
6 h 4 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
324 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Rockville, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Rockville, MD will cost around $301 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $210.
It's difficult to get from New York, NY to Rockville, MD without transferring at least once.
119 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian11:02 AM5h19Penn Station, New York, NY4:21 PMRockville Station, Rockville, MD$2101One-way1 transfer
95 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian10:35 AM5h46Penn Station, New York, NY4:21 PMRockville Station, Rockville, MD$2101One-way1 transfer
141 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian8:23 AM7h58Penn Station, New York, NY4:21 PMRockville Station, Rockville, MD$3701One-way1 transfer
2155 NextGen Acela+
40 Floridian11:07 AM5h14Penn Station, New York, NY4:21 PMRockville Station, Rockville, MD$4131One-way1 transfer
2155 NextGen Acela+
40 Floridian11:07 AM5h14Penn Station, New York, NY4:21 PMRockville Station, Rockville, MD$4131One-way1 transfer
119 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian11:02 AM5h19Penn Station, New York, NY4:21 PMRockville Station, Rockville, MD$2101One-way1 transfer
95 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian10:35 AM5h46Penn Station, New York, NY4:21 PMRockville Station, Rockville, MD$2101One-way1 transfer
141 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian8:23 AM7h58Penn Station, New York, NY4:21 PMRockville Station, Rockville, MD$3701One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Rockville, MD
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Rockville, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 201 miles (324 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$160 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $176 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Rockville, MD:
A bus is $115 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Rockville, MD costing on average $160 (€127).
A bus is $131 (€105) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Rockville, MD costing on average $176 (€141).
Other travel options to Rockville, MD take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 38m.
Bus takes on average 4h 24m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (3h 38m by train vs 3h 41m by car). Tickets start at around $160 (€127) compared to roughly $76 (€61) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
New York, NY to Rockville, MD train times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Rockville, MD trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
141 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian | 8:23 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 7h58 | 4:21 PM Rockville Station, Rockville, MD | 1 transfer | |
95 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian | 10:35 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 5h46 | 4:21 PM Rockville Station, Rockville, MD | 1 transfer | |
119 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian | 11:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 5h19 | 4:21 PM Rockville Station, Rockville, MD | 1 transfer | |
2155 NextGen Acela+ 40 Floridian | 11:07 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 5h14 | 4:21 PM Rockville Station, Rockville, MD | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to Rockville, MD
Trains from New York, NY to Rockville, MD run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€35) but you can travel from only $31 (€24) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 201 miles (324 km) distance in 3h 23m.
Distance 201 miles (324 km) |
Average train duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€35) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 11:24 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from New York, NY to Rockville, MD trainsAmtrak trains will get you between New York, NY and Rockville, MD from $31 (€24). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from New York, NY to Rockville, MD
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Rockville, MD by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rockville, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from New York, NY to Rockville, MD
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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