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How to get fromFar Rockaway Station (LIRR) to Upper East Sideby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Far Rockaway Station (LIRR) to Upper East Side by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Far Rockaway to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Far Rockaway Branch
    1h 8m
    $11–18

  2. Drive 20.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Far Rockaway Station (LIRR) to Upper East Sidecar car 20.6 mi
    36 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Beach 21 St/Mott Av to E 34 St/3 Avbus bus Qm17
    2. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 33 St to 3 Av/E 86 Stbus bus M102 / ...
    1h 55m
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Far Rockaway Station (LIRR) to Upper East Sidetaxi taxi 20.6 mi
    36 min
    $80–100

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Far Rockaway-Mott Av to 125 Stsubway subway A
    2. Take the bus from W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Av to Lexington Av/E 85 Stbus bus M101
    2h 12m
    $6–11

Far Rockaway Station (LIRR) to Upper East Side by foot, train, and subway

Calendar140Weekly Services
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Far Rockaway Station (LIRR), NY, USA and Upper East Side, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Far Rockaway to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Far Rockaway Station (LIRR) to 3 Av/E 86 St via Beach 21 St/Mott Av, E 34 St/3 Av, and 3 Av/E 33 St in around 1h 55m.

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