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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 116 Stbus bus Qm16
    1h 14m
    $3–8

  2. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Fulton St to Broad Channelsubway subway A
    1h 20m
    $3

  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 Parktaxi taxi 18.2 mi
    36 min
    $70–90

  5. Drive 18.2 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Rockaway Parkcar car 18.2 mi
    36 min
    $4–5

  6. Line 5 subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Flatbush Av-Brooklyn Collegesubway subway 5
    2. Take the bus from Avenue H/Nostrand Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 115 Stbus bus Q35
    1h 22m
    $6–11

Grand Central Terminal to Rockaway Park by foot and bus

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 14m

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 116 St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from Fulton St to Broad Channel every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 42 min.

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