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How to get fromJersey City to Rockaway Beachby subway, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Jersey City to Rockaway Beach by subway, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Fulton St to Broad Channelsubway subway A
    1h 21m
    $6

  2. Drive 21.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jersey City to Rockaway Beachcar car 21.2 mi
    43 min
    $4–6

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Paulus Hook to Pier 11 / Wall St.ferry ferry 45
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Rockawayferry ferry Rs
    1h 48m
    $6–12

  4. Bus via World Trade Center

    1. Take the bus from Warren St/Church St to Essex St/Delancey Stbus bus M9
    2. Take the bus from Lower East Side - 85 Delancey St to Rippers 86th St Beach - Rockaway Beachbus bus To Rockaway Beach
    1h 53m
    $36–41

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Rockaway Beachtaxi taxi 21.2 mi
    43 min
    $85–100

  6. 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 Broad Channelsubway subway A
    2h 2m
    $10–25

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from W 34 St/5 Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 Stbus bus Qm15 / ...
    2h 32m
    $6–11

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

Calendar571Weekly Services
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 21m

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

MTA operates a subway from Fulton St to Broad Channel every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Paulus Hook to Rockaway via Wall St/Pier 11 in around 1h 48m.

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