There are 5 ways to get from Jackson Heights to Far Rockaway by train, bus, subway, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Woodside to Far Rockawaytrain Far Rockaway Branch
46 min$6–13Drive 15.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jackson Heights to Far Rockawaycar 15.1 mi
21 min$3–4Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Broadway/75 St to Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Avbus Q53-Sbs
- Take the subway from Rockaway Blvd to Far Rockaway-Mott Avsubway A
1h 11m$6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jackson Heights to Far Rockawaytaxi 15.1 mi
21 min$60–75Bus
- Take the bus from Hoffman Dr/Woodhaven Blvd to Beach Channel Dr/Beach 54 Stbus Q52-Sbs
- Take the bus from Beach Channel Dr/Beach 54 St to Beach 21 St/Mott Avbus Q22
1h 22m$3–7
Jackson Heights to Far Rockaway by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson Heights to Far Rockaway is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Jackson Heights to Far Rockaway is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $60 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson Heights to Far Rockaway. However, there are services departing from Hoffman Dr/Woodhaven Blvd and arriving at Beach 21 St/Mott Av via Beach Channel Dr/Beach 54 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Woodside and arriving at Far Rockaway. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
The distance between Jackson Heights and Far Rockaway is 18 miles. The road distance is 15.2 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson Heights to Far Rockaway without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $13.
The train from Woodside to Far Rockaway takes 46 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Jackson Heights to Far Rockaway bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Hoffman Dr/Woodhaven Blvd station.
Jackson Heights to Far Rockaway train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Woodside station.
The best way to get from Jackson Heights to Far Rockaway is to train which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 1h 22m.
What companies run services between Jackson Heights, NY, USA and Far Rockaway, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Woodside to Far Rockaway hourly. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hoffman Dr/Woodhaven Blvd to Beach 21 St/Mott Av via Beach Channel Dr/Beach 54 St in around 1h 22m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Woodside to Far Rockaway
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–10
- Peak
- $8–13
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Rockaway Blvd to Far Rockaway-Mott Av
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Broadway/75 St to Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Hoffman Dr/Woodhaven Blvd to Beach Channel Dr/Beach 54 St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Beach Channel Dr/Beach 54 St to Beach 21 St/Mott Av
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Jackson Heights to Far Rockaway bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Beach Channel Dr/Beach 54 St station.
Jackson Heights to Far Rockaway train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Far Rockaway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson Heights to Far Rockaway is 15 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Jackson Heights to Far Rockaway.
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