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How to get fromElizabeth to Rockaway Beachby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Elizabeth to Rockaway Beach by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Broad Channelsubway subway A
    2h
    $6–15

  2. Drive  27.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elizabeth to Rockaway Beachcar car 27.7 mi
    42 min
    $5–8

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 112
    2. Take the bus from East Village - 142 E 14th St to Rippers 86th St Beach - Rockaway Beachbus bus To Rockaway Beach
    2h 40m
    $42–60

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elizabeth to Rockaway Beachtaxi taxi 27.7 mi
    42 min
    $160–200

  5. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 112
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Broad Channelsubway subway A
    2h 8m
    $12–30

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    2. Take the bus from W 34 St/5 Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 Stbus bus Qm15 / ...
    2h 58m
    $6–20

Elizabeth to Rockaway Beach by train, foot, and subway

Calendar363Weekly Services
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Rockaway Beach, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Rippers 86th St Beach - Rockaway Beach via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 42 St-Times Square, 14 St-Union Sq, and East Village - 142 E 14th St in around 2h 40m.

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