There are 4 ways to get from Far Rockaway to Columbus Circle by subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Far Rockaway-Mott Av to 59 St-Columbus Circlesubway A
1h 12m$3Bus
- Take the bus from Beach 20 St/Cornaga Av to 6 Av/W 57 Stbus Qm17
1h 28m$3–8Drive 20 mi
- Drive from Far Rockaway to Columbus Circlecar 20 mi
35 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Far Rockaway to Columbus Circletaxi 20 mi
35 min$80–95
Far Rockaway to Columbus Circle by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Far Rockaway to Columbus Circle is to subway which costs $3 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Far Rockaway to Columbus Circle is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $3 - $6.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Beach 20 St/Cornaga Av and arriving at 6 Av/W 57 St. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Far Rockaway-Mott Av and arriving at 59 St-Columbus Circle. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Far Rockaway and Columbus Circle is 24 miles. The road distance is 20.1 miles.
The best way to get from Far Rockaway to Columbus Circle without a car is to subway which takes 1h 12m and costs $3.
The subway from Far Rockaway-Mott Av to 59 St-Columbus Circle takes 1h 12m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Far Rockaway to Columbus Circle bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Beach 20 St/Cornaga Av station.
Far Rockaway to Columbus Circle train services, operated by MTA, depart from Far Rockaway-Mott Av station.
Far Rockaway to Columbus Circle bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 6 Av/W 57 St station.
What companies run services between Far Rockaway, NY, USA and Columbus Circle, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Far Rockaway-Mott Av to 59 St-Columbus Circle every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Beach 20 St/Cornaga Av to 6 Av/W 57 St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 28m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Far Rockaway-Mott Av to 59 St-Columbus Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 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 Beach 20 St/Cornaga Av to 6 Av/W 57 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- 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
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $80–95
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Far Rockaway to Columbus Circle train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 59 St-Columbus Circle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Far Rockaway to Columbus Circle is 20 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Far Rockaway to Columbus Circle.
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