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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Rockaway Beachby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Rockaway Beach by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Fulton St to Broad Channelsubway subway A
    1h 15m
    $3

  2. Bus via Lorimer St

    1. Take the bus from Wiliamsburg, BK - Union Pool to Rippers 86th St Beach - Rockaway Beachbus bus To Rockaway Beach
    1h 16m
    $33

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Rockawayferry ferry Rs
    1h 38m
    $5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Rockaway Beachtaxi taxi 17.5 mi
    34 min
    $70–85

  5. Drive 17.5 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Rockaway Beachcar car 17.5 mi
    34 min
    $4–5

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 44 St to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 Stbus bus Qm15 / ...
    1h 37m
    $3–8

Grand Central Terminal to Rockaway Beach by foot and subway

Calendar571Weekly Services
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Rockaway Beach, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Fulton St to Broad Channel every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, OVR Ride LLC operates a bus from Wiliamsburg, BK - Union Pool to Rippers 86th St Beach - Rockaway Beach on demand. Tickets cost $30 and the journey takes 28 min.

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