What is the cheapest way to get from Albany to Rockaway Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Albany to Rockaway Beach is to bus which costs $24 - $35 and takes 4h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albany to Rockaway Beach?

The fastest way to get from Albany to Rockaway Beach is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Albany and Rockaway Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Rockaway Beach. However, there are services departing from Albany and arriving at Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 84 St via Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Albany and Rockaway Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Rockaway Beach. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Beach 90 St via 34 St-Penn Station, Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts and Broad Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Albany to Rockaway Beach?

The distance between Albany and Rockaway Beach is 162 miles. The road distance is 161.2 miles.

How do I travel from Albany to Rockaway Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Albany to Rockaway Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $45 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Albany to Rockaway Beach?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Albany to Rockaway Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albany to Rockaway Beach bus from?

Albany to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.

Where do I catch the Albany to Rockaway Beach train from?

Albany to Rockaway Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Albany to Rockaway Beach?

The best way to get from Albany to Rockaway Beach is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus via Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av, which costs $35 - $120 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Albany to Rockaway Beach bus arrive?

Albany to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Albany to Rockaway Beach train arrive?

Albany to Rockaway Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Albany to Rockaway Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Rockaway Beach is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Albany to Rockaway Beach.

Where can I stay near Rockaway Beach?

There are 1720+ hotels available in Rockaway Beach.

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There are 5 ways to get from Albany to Rockaway Beach by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 48m
$49–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
2. Take the bus from W 34 St/5 Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 Stbus Qm15 / ...
4h 49m
$24–34
Bus via Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av
1. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
4h 12m
$36–111
Drive 160.3 mi
1. Drive from Albany to Rockaway Beachcar 160.3 mi
3h 16m
$30–43
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
2. Take the bus from Broadway/75 St to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 96 Stbus
4h 32m
$82–612

Albany to Rockaway Beach by train and subway (Amtrak)

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Distance: 161.4 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Albany to New York every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–100 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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