There are 6 ways to get from Astoria to Rockaway Beach by bus, subway, ferry, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Broadway/75 St to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 96 Stbus Q53-Sbs
1h 1m$3–8Subway
- Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Broad Channelsubway A
1h 10m$3Ferry
- Take the ferry from East 90th St to Rockawayferry Rs
1h 35m$5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Astoria to Rockaway Beachtaxi 15.9 mi
34 min$60–80Drive 15.9 mi
- Drive from Astoria to Rockaway Beachcar 15.9 mi
34 min$3–5Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Court Sq to Metropolitan Avsubway G
- Take the bus from Wiliamsburg, BK - Union Pool to Rippers 86th St Beach - Rockaway Beachbus To Rockaway Beach
1h 6m$33
Astoria to Rockaway Beach by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Astoria to Rockaway Beach is to subway which costs $3 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Astoria to Rockaway Beach is to taxi which takes 34 min and costs $60 - $80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broadway/75 St and arriving at Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 96 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 90th St and arriving at Rockaway. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Astoria to Rockaway Beach. However, there are services departing from 59 St-Columbus Circle and arriving at Beach 90 St via Broad Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Astoria and Rockaway Beach is 16 miles. The road distance is 16 miles.
The best way to get from Astoria to Rockaway Beach without a car is to bus which takes 1h 1m and costs $3 - $8.
The bus from Broadway/75 St to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 96 St takes 1h 1m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Astoria to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Broadway/75 St station.
Astoria to Rockaway Beach train services, operated by MTA, depart from 59 St-Columbus Circle station.
What companies run services between Astoria, NY, USA and Rockaway Beach, NY, USA?
MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Broadway/75 St to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 96 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Broad Channel every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 58 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Broad Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Court Sq to Metropolitan Av
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Broadway/75 St to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 96 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- (855) 388-1488
- [email protected]
- Website
- ovrride.com
Bus from Wiliamsburg, BK - Union Pool to Rippers 86th St Beach - Rockaway Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30
- Website
- https://ovrride.com
- Phone
- 1-844-469-3377
- [email protected]
- Website
- ferry.nyc
Ferry from East 90th St to Rockaway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ferry.nyc
- Schedules at
- https://www.ferry.nyc/routes-and-schedules/
- Adult one-way
- $5
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $60–80
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Astoria to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 96 St station.
Astoria to Rockaway Beach train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Broad Channel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Astoria to Rockaway Beach is 16 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Astoria to Rockaway Beach.
There are 1890+ hotels available in Rockaway Beach.






