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How to get fromColumbia University to Rockaway Beachby subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia University to Rockaway Beach by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 125 St to Broad Channelsubway subway A
    1h 34m
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to 5 Av/W 58 Stbus bus M5
    2. Take the bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 Stbus bus Qm15 / ...
    2h 37m
    $6–15

  3. Drive 19.9 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia University to Rockaway Beachcar car 19.9 mi
    40 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia University to Rockaway Beachtaxi taxi 19.9 mi
    40 min
    $80–95

  5. Bus via 3 Av/E 14 St

    1. Take the bus from W 125 St/Amsterdam Av to 3 Av/E 14 Stbus bus M101
    2. Take the bus from East Village - 142 E 14th St to Rippers 86th St Beach - Rockaway Beachbus bus To Rockaway Beach
    3h 1m
    $33–37

Columbia University to Rockaway Beach by foot and subway

Calendar571Weekly Services
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

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

MTA operates a subway from 125 St to Broad Channel every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 St via Riverside Dr/W 119 St, 5 Av/W 58 St, and East 57th Street & Madison Avenue in around 2h 37m.

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