There are 6 ways to get from Connecticut to Rockaway Beach by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the bus from Lower East Side - 85 Delancey St to Rippers 86th St Beach - Rockaway Beachbus To Rockaway Beach
2h 54m$65–83Drive 65.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bridgeport to Rockaway Beachcar 65.1 mi
1h 32m$12–18Bus
- Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0255s
- Take the bus from 6th Ave/West 51st Street to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 Stbus Qm15 / ...
4h 41m$13–23Train, subway
- Take the train from Bridgeport to 125th Street - Harlemtrain New Haven
- Take the subway from Fulton St to Broad Channelsubway A
2h 56m$18–26Train
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven
2h 57m$49–57Train via Far Rockaway
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Far Rockawaytrain Far Rockaway Branch
3h 49m$26–47
Connecticut to Rockaway Beach by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Connecticut to Rockaway Beach is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Connecticut to Rockaway Beach is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $11 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Connecticut to Rockaway Beach. However, there are services departing from Bridgeport Bus Stop and arriving at Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 St via 6th Ave/West 51st Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Connecticut to Rockaway Beach. However, there are services departing from Bridgeport and arriving at Beach 90 St via 125th Street, Fulton St and Broad Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Connecticut and Rockaway Beach is 81 miles. The road distance is 65.5 miles.
The best way to get from Connecticut to Rockaway Beach without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 54m and costs $65 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Connecticut to Rockaway Beach, including transfers.
Connecticut to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bridgeport Bus Stop station.
Connecticut to Rockaway Beach train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Bridgeport station.
The best way to get from Connecticut to Rockaway Beach is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $13 - $24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Connecticut, USA and Rockaway Beach, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and 6th Ave/West 51st Street in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Bridgeport to Grand Central Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $15–24 and the journey takes 1h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Bridgeport to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–17
- Peak
- $20–23
Train from Bridgeport to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $22–24
Train from Bridgeport to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $22–24
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Fulton St to Broad Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Far Rockaway
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
- Phone
- (855) 388-1488
- [email protected]
- Website
- OVRRide
Bus from Lower East Side - 85 Delancey St to Rippers 86th St Beach - Rockaway Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30
- Website
- OVRRide
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from 6th Ave/West 51st Street to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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Booking & Getting There
Connecticut to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Connecticut to Rockaway Beach train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at 125th Street - Harlem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Connecticut to Rockaway Beach is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Connecticut to Rockaway Beach.
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