There are 4 ways to get from East Harlem to Far Rockaway by bus, subway, car, or taxi
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 East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue to Beach 21 St Terminal/Beach 21 Stbus Qm17
1h 12m$3–8Subway
- Take the subway from 125 St to Far Rockaway-Mott Avsubway A
1h 20m$3Drive 20.7 mi
- Drive from East Harlem to Far Rockawaycar 20.7 mi
30 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from East Harlem to Far Rockawaytaxi 20.7 mi
30 min$80–100
East Harlem to Far Rockaway by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Harlem to Far Rockaway is to subway which costs $3 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from East Harlem to Far Rockaway is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $3 - $6.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue and arriving at Beach 21 St Terminal/Beach 21 St. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 125 St and arriving at Far Rockaway-Mott Av. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between East Harlem and Far Rockaway is 21 miles. The road distance is 20.8 miles.
The best way to get from East Harlem to Far Rockaway without a car is to bus which takes 1h 12m and costs $3 - $8.
The bus from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue to Beach 21 St Terminal/Beach 21 St takes 1h 12m including transfers and departs every four hours.
East Harlem to Far Rockaway bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue station.
East Harlem to Far Rockaway train services, operated by MTA, depart from 125 St station.
East Harlem to Far Rockaway bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Beach 21 St Terminal/Beach 21 St station.
What companies run services between East Harlem, NY, USA and Far Rockaway, NY, USA?
MTA Bus Company operates a bus from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue to Beach 21 St Terminal/Beach 21 St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 125 St to Far Rockaway-Mott Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 125 St to Far Rockaway-Mott Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue to Beach 21 St Terminal/Beach 21 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 30 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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, How to get from Stansted Airport into central London, and Need to know: Greyhound - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
East Harlem to Far Rockaway train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Far Rockaway-Mott Av station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Harlem to Far Rockaway is 21 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from East Harlem to Far Rockaway.
There are 569+ hotels available in Far Rockaway.






