What is the cheapest way to get from Howard Beach to Rockaway Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Howard Beach to Rockaway Beach is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Howard Beach to Rockaway Beach?

The fastest way to get from Howard Beach to Rockaway Beach is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Howard Beach and Rockaway Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cross Bay Blvd/163 Av and arriving at Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Howard Beach and Rockaway Beach?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howard Beach-JFK Airport and arriving at Beach 90 St. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Howard Beach to Rockaway Beach?

The distance between Howard Beach and Rockaway Beach is 5 miles. The road distance is 6.6 miles.

How do I travel from Howard Beach to Rockaway Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Howard Beach to Rockaway Beach without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Howard Beach to Rockaway Beach?

The subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Beach 90 St takes 10 min including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Howard Beach to Rockaway Beach bus from?

Howard Beach to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Cross Bay Blvd/163 Av station.

Where do I catch the Howard Beach to Rockaway Beach train from?

Howard Beach to Rockaway Beach train services, operated by MTA, depart from Howard Beach-JFK Airport station.

Where does the Howard Beach to Rockaway Beach bus arrive?

Howard Beach to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 St station.

Where does the Howard Beach to Rockaway Beach train arrive?

Howard Beach to Rockaway Beach train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Beach 90 St station.

Can I drive from Howard Beach to Rockaway Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Howard Beach to Rockaway Beach is 7 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Howard Beach to Rockaway Beach.

Where can I stay near Rockaway Beach?

There are 1890+ hotels available in Rockaway Beach.

Howard Beach to Rockaway Beach - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Howard Beach to Rockaway Beach by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Beach 90 Stsubway A / ...
10 min
$3
Drive 6.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Howard Beach to Rockaway Beachcar 6.5 mi
15 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/163 Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 Stbus Q52-Sbs
19 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Howard Beach to Rockaway Beachtaxi 6.5 mi
15 min
$28–35

Howard Beach to Rockaway Beach by subway

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Distance: 5.3 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Howard Beach, NY, USA and Rockaway Beach, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Beach 90 St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/163 Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 19 min.

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