The average train between East Elmhurst and Rockaway Beach takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from East Elmhurst 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.
Trains run every 20 minutes between East Elmhurst and Rockaway Beach. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Elmhurst is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Rockaway Beach at 10:04 PM. All services require a transfer at 42 St-Times Square and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 52m • 2 changes


1h 39m • 2 changes


1h 47m • 2 changes


1h 37m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from East Elmhurst to Rockaway Beach. However, there are services departing from East Elmhurst station and arriving at Rockaway Beach station via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
East Elmhurst to Rockaway Beach train services, operated by MTA, depart from 103 St-Corona Plaza station.
East Elmhurst to Rockaway Beach train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Broad Channel station.
The distance between East Elmhurst and Rockaway Beach is 19.9 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a subway from 103 St-Corona Plaza to Beach 90 St via 42 St-Times Square, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Broad Channel in around 1h 48m.