There are 5 ways to get from Far Rockaway to Roslyn Heights by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Far Rockaway to Jamaicatrain Far Rockaway Branch
- Take the train from Jamaica to Roslyntrain Oyster Bay Branch
1h 35m$7–16Drive 16.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Far Rockaway to Roslyn Heightscar 16.4 mi
26 min$3–5Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mott Av /Redfern Av to Hillside Av/153 Stbus Q114
- Take the train from Jamaica to Roslyntrain Oyster Bay Branch
2h 5m$8–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Far Rockaway to Roslyn Heightstaxi 16.4 mi
26 min$150–190Bus
- Take the bus from Mott Av / Central to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n32 / ...
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21 to Roslyn Rd Opp Donald Stbus n27
2h 43m$6
Far Rockaway to Roslyn Heights by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Far Rockaway to Roslyn Heights is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Far Rockaway to Roslyn Heights is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $150 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Far Rockaway to Roslyn Heights. However, there are services departing from Mott Av / Central and arriving at Roslyn Rd Opp Donald St via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Far Rockaway to Roslyn Heights. However, there are services departing from Far Rockaway and arriving at Roslyn via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Far Rockaway and Roslyn Heights is 24 miles. The road distance is 16.5 miles.
The best way to get from Far Rockaway to Roslyn Heights without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $7 - $17.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Far Rockaway to Roslyn Heights, including transfers.
Far Rockaway to Roslyn Heights bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Mott Av / Central station.
Far Rockaway to Roslyn Heights train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Far Rockaway station.
The best way to get from Far Rockaway to Roslyn Heights is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $7 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Far Rockaway, NY, USA and Roslyn Heights, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Far Rockaway to Roslyn via Jamaica in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mott Av / Central to Roslyn Rd Opp Donald St via (arr.) Hemp TC / East and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21 in around 2h 43m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Far Rockaway to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Train from Jamaica to Roslyn
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $2–4
- Peak
- $5–7
Train from Jamaica to Roslyn
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Mott Av /Redfern Av to Hillside Av/153 St
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Mott Av / Central to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21 to Roslyn Rd Opp Donald St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
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 Roslyn Heights bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at (arr.) Hemp TC / East station.
Far Rockaway to Roslyn Heights train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Far Rockaway to Roslyn Heights is 17 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Far Rockaway to Roslyn Heights.
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