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Midtown Manhattan to Rockaway Beach buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Midtown Manhattan and Rockaway Beach takes 1h 3m and the fastest bus takes 55 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Midtown Manhattan to Rockaway Beach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 3m
Duration
17 mi
Distance
$7
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Midtown Manhattan to Rockaway Beach bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Midtown Manhattan and Rockaway Beach. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Midtown Manhattan is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Rockaway Beach at 12:45 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 7m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 9m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 10m • Direct
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Midtown Manhattan to Rockaway Beach? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Midtown Manhattan to Rockaway Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 17.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA and Rockaway Beach, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 57 min.

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