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Midtown Manhattan to Rockaway Beach trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Midtown Manhattan and Rockaway Beach takes 1h and the fastest train takes 56 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour 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
Duration
21 mi
Distance
$3
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Midtown Manhattan to Rockaway Beach train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Midtown Manhattan and Rockaway Beach. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Midtown Manhattan is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Rockaway Beach at 1:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 59 min • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 1h 8m • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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    train train 1h 8m • Direct
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    train train 1h 9m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 1h 8m • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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    train train 1h 8m • Direct
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    train train 1h 9m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 1h 8m • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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    train train 1h 8m • Direct
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    train train 1h 9m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 1h 8m • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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    train train 1h 8m • Direct
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    train train 1h 9m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 1h 8m • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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    train train 1h 4m • Direct
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    train train 1h 4m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 1h 4m • Direct
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    train train 1h 4m • Direct
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    train train 1h 4m • Direct
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    train train 1h 4m • 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: 21 mi
  • Duration: 1h

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

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Beach 67 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 56 min.

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