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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Rockaway Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Rockaway Beach is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Rockaway Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Rockaway Beach. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 84 St via Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Rockaway Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Rockaway Beach. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Beach 90 St via 34 St-Penn Station, Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts and Broad Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Boston to Rockaway Beach?

The distance between Boston and Rockaway Beach is 253 miles. The road distance is 218.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Rockaway Beach without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $55 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Boston to Rockaway Beach, including transfers.

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

Boston to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.

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

Boston to Rockaway Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston to Rockaway Beach?

The best way to get from Boston to Rockaway Beach is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $55 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Boston to Rockaway Beach bus arrive?

Boston to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Boston to Rockaway Beach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Boston to Rockaway Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Rockaway Beach is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Boston to Rockaway Beach.

Where can I stay near Rockaway Beach?

There are 2158+ hotels available in Rockaway Beach.

Boston to Rockaway Beach - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Rockaway Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, ferry, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 19m
$60–720
Drive 216.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Rockaway Beachcar 216.9 mi
4h 18m
$40–58
Bus via Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
6h 17m
$41–65
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
3. Take the bus from Broadway/75 St to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 96 Stbus
4h 27m
$72–478
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Boston to NYC Downtownbus FlixBus 2611
6h 24m
$62–77
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
4h 19m
$436–1,222
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, subway
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain
4. Take the subway from Fulton St to Broad Channelsubway
5h 10m
$493–1,623
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PVD - JFK
5h 11m
$57–288

Boston to Rockaway Beach by train and subway (Amtrak)

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Distance: 251.8 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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