There are 5 ways to get from Journal Square (Station) to Rockaway Beach by subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Chambers St to Broad Channelsubway A
1h 22m$6Drive 20 mi
cheapest- Drive from Journal Square (Station) to Rockaway Beachcar 20 mi
41 min$4–6Bus via World Trade Center
- Take the bus from Warren St/Church St to Essex St/Delancey Stbus M9
- Take the bus from Lower East Side - 85 Delancey St to Rippers 86th St Beach - Rockaway Beachbus To Rockaway Beach
2h$36–41Taxi
- Take the taxi from Journal Square (Station) to Rockaway Beachtaxi 20 mi
41 min$80–95Bus
- Take the bus from W 34 St/5 Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 Stbus Qm15 / ...
2h 32m$6–11
Journal Square (Station) to Rockaway Beach by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Journal Square (Station) to Rockaway Beach is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Journal Square (Station) to Rockaway Beach is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Journal Square (Station) to Rockaway Beach. However, there are services departing from Warren St/Church St and arriving at Rippers 86th St Beach - Rockaway Beach via Lower East Side - 85 Delancey St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Journal Square (Station) to Rockaway Beach. However, there are services departing from Journal Square and arriving at Beach 90 St via Chambers St and Broad Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Journal Square (Station) and Rockaway Beach is 21 miles. The road distance is 20.1 miles.
The best way to get from Journal Square (Station) to Rockaway Beach without a car is to subway which takes 1h 22m and costs $7.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Journal Square (Station) to Rockaway Beach, including transfers.
Journal Square (Station) to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Warren St/Church St station.
Journal Square (Station) to Rockaway Beach train services, operated by MTA, depart from Chambers St station.
Journal Square (Station) to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Essex St/Delancey St station.
What companies run services between Journal Square (Station), NJ, USA and Rockaway Beach, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Chambers St to Broad Channel every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Journal Square to Rippers 86th St Beach - Rockaway Beach via World Trade Center, Warren St/Church St, Essex St/Delancey St, and Lower East Side - 85 Delancey St in around 2h.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Chambers St to Broad Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 44 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 Warren St/Church St to Essex St/Delancey St
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 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 W 34 St/5 Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Phone
- (855) 388-1488
- [email protected]
- Website
- ovrride.com
Bus from Lower East Side - 85 Delancey St to Rippers 86th St Beach - Rockaway Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30
- Website
- https://ovrride.com
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $80–95
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
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
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
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
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More Questions & Answers
Journal Square (Station) to Rockaway Beach train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Broad Channel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Journal Square (Station) to Rockaway Beach is 20 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Journal Square (Station) to Rockaway Beach.
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