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How to get fromFar Rockaway to Long Islandby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Far Rockaway to Long Island by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Far Rockaway to Jamaicatrain train Far Rockaway Branch
    44 min
    $8–17

  2. Drive 14.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Far Rockaway to Brooklyncar car 14.9 mi
    24 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mott Av /Redfern Av to Hillside Av/153 Stbus bus Q114
    1h 6m
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Far Rockaway to Brooklyntaxi taxi 14.9 mi
    24 min
    $60–75

Far Rockaway to Long Island by train and bus

Calendar330Weekly Services
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.6 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Far Rockaway, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Far Rockaway to Jamaica every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Mott Av /Redfern Av to Hillside Av/153 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 51 min.

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