There are 4 ways to get from Columbus Circle to Far Rockaway by subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway
best- Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Far Rockaway-Mott Avsubway A
1h 12m$3Bus
- Take the bus from 6 Av/W 57 St to Cornaga Av/Beach 19 Stbus Qm17
1h 18m$3–8Drive 20.4 mi
- Drive from Columbus Circle to Far Rockawaycar 20.4 mi
34 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Columbus Circle to Far Rockawaytaxi 20.4 mi
34 min$80–100
Columbus Circle to Far Rockaway by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus Circle to Far Rockaway is to subway which costs $3 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus Circle to Far Rockaway is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $3 - $6.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 6 Av/W 57 St and arriving at Cornaga Av/Beach 19 St. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 59 St-Columbus Circle and arriving at Far Rockaway-Mott Av. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Columbus Circle and Far Rockaway is 24 miles. The road distance is 20.6 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus Circle to Far Rockaway without a car is to subway which takes 1h 12m and costs $3.
The subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Far Rockaway-Mott Av takes 1h 12m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Columbus Circle to Far Rockaway bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 57 St station.
Columbus Circle to Far Rockaway train services, operated by MTA, depart from 59 St-Columbus Circle station.
Columbus Circle to Far Rockaway bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Cornaga Av/Beach 19 St station.
What companies run services between Columbus Circle, NY, USA and Far Rockaway, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Far Rockaway-Mott Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 57 St to Cornaga Av/Beach 19 St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 18m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Far Rockaway-Mott Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- 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
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 6 Av/W 57 St to Cornaga Av/Beach 19 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Columbus Circle to Far Rockaway train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Far Rockaway-Mott Av station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus Circle to Far Rockaway is 21 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Columbus Circle to Far Rockaway.
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