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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington Heights and Rockaway Beach takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Washington Heights 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 24m
Duration
28 mi
Distance
$3
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Washington Heights to Rockaway Beach train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Washington Heights and Rockaway Beach. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington Heights is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Rockaway Beach at 1:18 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 1h 19m • Direct
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    train train 1h 20m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 1h 33m • Direct
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    train train 1h 36m • Direct
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    train train 1h 38m • Direct
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    train train 1h 38m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 1h 33m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 1h 34m • Direct
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    train train 1h 36m • Direct
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    train train 1h 38m • Direct
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    train train 1h 38m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 1h 33m • Direct
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    train train 1h 36m • Direct
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    train train 1h 38m • Direct
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    train train 1h 38m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 1h 33m • Direct
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    train train 1h 36m • Direct
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    train train 1h 38m • Direct
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    train train 1h 38m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights to Rockaway Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 28.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA and Rockaway Beach, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 181 St to Beach 67 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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