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Howard Beach to Rockaway Beach trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Howard Beach and Rockaway Beach takes 11 min and the fastest train takes 10 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Howard Beach 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.

11 min
Duration
6 mi
Distance
$3
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Howard Beach to Rockaway Beach train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Howard Beach and Rockaway Beach. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Howard Beach is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Rockaway Beach at 12:06 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 11 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 10 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 13 min • Direct
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    train train 13 min • Direct
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    train train 12 min • Direct
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    train train 11 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 13 min • Direct
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    train train 13 min • Direct
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    train train 12 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 13 min • Direct
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    train train 13 min • Direct
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    train train 12 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 13 min • Direct
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    train train 13 min • Direct
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    train train 12 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 13 min • Direct
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    train train 13 min • Direct
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    train train 12 min • Direct
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    train train 11 min • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Howard Beach 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.

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  • Distance: 5.5 mi
  • Duration: 11 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Beach 67 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 11 min.

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