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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rockaway Beach and Lower Manhattan takes 1h 59m and the fastest bus takes 1h 27m. There is a bus service every few hours from Rockaway Beach to Lower Manhattan. 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 59m
Duration
22 mi
Distance
$14
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 84 St to Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Avbus bus
  2. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to W 34 St/5 Avbus bus
  3. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to Broadway/Spring Stbus bus M1 / ...
2h
$6–15

Rockaway Beach to Lower Manhattan bus times

Buses run hourly between Rockaway Beach and Lower Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rockaway Beach is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Lower Manhattan at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company2h • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company2h 2m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 58m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 34m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 33m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 30m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 34m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 33m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 30m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 34m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 33m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 30m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 34m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 33m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 30m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 34m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 44m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 38m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rockaway Beach to Lower Manhattan? 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 Rockaway Beach to Lower Manhattan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 21.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 84 St to Broadway/Spring St via Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd, W 34 St/5 Av, and 5 Av/W 33 St in around 2h.

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