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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

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 19, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company6h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 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 21, 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 22, 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

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.

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  • 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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