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How to get fromFar Rockaway to Jersey Cityby subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Far Rockaway to Jersey City by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Far Rockaway-Mott Av to Chambers Stsubway subway A
    1h 19m
    $7

  2. Drive 23.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Far Rockaway to Jersey Citycar car 23.4 mi
    42 min
    $5–7

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Beach 21 St/Mott Av to W 34 St/5 Avbus bus Qm17
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus bus 119
    2h 25m
    $13–37

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Far Rockaway to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 23.4 mi
    42 min
    $90–110

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Far Rockaway-Mott Av to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway subway A
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Duncan Avebus bus 119
    2h 2m
    $10–26

Far Rockaway to Jersey City by subway, foot, and train

Calendar579Weekly Services
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Far Rockaway to Jersey City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 23.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Far Rockaway, NY, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Far Rockaway-Mott Av to Chambers St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beach 21 St/Mott Av to Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via W 34 St/5 Av, E 34 St/5 Av, 8 Av/W 40 St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 25m.

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