There are 9 ways to get from Ithaca to Rockaway Beach by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, subway, or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Ithaca to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2683 / ...
5h 43m$43–61Drive 237.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ithaca to Rockaway Beachcar 237.4 mi
4h 50m$42–61Fly Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway
- Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ITH - JFK
- Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Broad Channelsubway
3h 36m$45–241Bus via Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 231
6h 12m$43–149Bus to Rochester, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
5h 2m$102–449Bus to Rochester, fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
- Take the bus from Broadway/75 St to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 96 Stbus
5h 47m$138–735Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SYR - JFK
5h 31m$75–404Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane SYR - LGA
- Take the bus from Broadway/75 St to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 96 Stbus
6h 15m$106–700Bus to Rochester, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ROC - EWR
6h 38m$104–480
Ithaca to Rockaway Beach by bus, foot, and subway (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ithaca to Rockaway Beach is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Ithaca to Rockaway Beach is to fly and subway which takes 3h 36m and costs $45 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Ithaca to Rockaway Beach. However, there are services departing from Ithaca and arriving at New York Midtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Ithaca and Rockaway Beach is 256 miles. The road distance is 238.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ithaca to Rockaway Beach without a car is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Ithaca to Rockaway Beach, including transfers.
Ithaca to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ithaca station.
Ithaca to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ithaca to Rockaway Beach is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Ithaca to Rockaway Beach.
There are 206+ hotels available in Rockaway Beach.
What companies run services between Ithaca, NY, USA and Rockaway Beach, NY, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Ithaca to New York Midtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Rochester to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Broad Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ithaca to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Ithaca to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $35–140
- Flexible
- $65–140
Bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Ny
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Ny
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Ny
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Broadway/75 St to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 96 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Broadway/75 St to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 96 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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