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How to get fromJersey City to Far Rockawayby subway, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Jersey City to Far Rockaway by subway, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Chambers St to Far Rockaway-Mott Avsubway subway A
    1h 23m
    $6

  2. Drive 23.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jersey City to Far Rockawaycar car 23.6 mi
    43 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Far Rockawaytaxi taxi 23.6 mi
    43 min
    $90–120

  4. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Far Rockaway-Mott Avsubway subway A
    2h 4m
    $10–25

Jersey City to Far Rockaway by train, foot, and subway

Calendar592Weekly Services
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Far Rockaway, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Chambers St to Far Rockaway-Mott Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 58 min.

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