What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Far Rockaway?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Far Rockaway is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Far Rockaway?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Far Rockaway is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Far Rockaway?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Far Rockaway. However, there are services departing from Archer Av/165 St and arriving at Mott Av /Beach 20 St via Parsons Blvd/88 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Far Rockaway?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Far Rockaway. However, there are services departing from Jamaica and arriving at Far Rockaway via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Long Island to Far Rockaway?

The distance between Long Island and Far Rockaway is 12 miles. The road distance is 15.1 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Far Rockaway without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Far Rockaway without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $8 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Far Rockaway?

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Long Island to Far Rockaway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Far Rockaway bus from?

Long Island to Far Rockaway bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Parsons Blvd/88 Av station.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Far Rockaway train from?

Long Island to Far Rockaway train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.

Train or bus from Long Island to Far Rockaway?

The best way to get from Long Island to Far Rockaway is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $8 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $16 and takes 1h 6m.

Where does the Long Island to Far Rockaway bus arrive?

Long Island to Far Rockaway bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Mott Av /Beach 20 St station.

Where does the Long Island to Far Rockaway train arrive?

Long Island to Far Rockaway train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Far Rockaway station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Far Rockaway?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Far Rockaway is 15 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Long Island to Far Rockaway.

Where can I stay near Far Rockaway?

There are 711+ hotels available in Far Rockaway.

Long Island to Far Rockaway - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to Far Rockaway by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Jamaica to Far Rockawaytrain Far Rockaway Branch
1h 2m
$8–17
Drive 15 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Far Rockawaycar 15 mi
24 min
$3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parsons Blvd/88 Av to Mott Av /Beach 20 Stbus Q114 / ...
1h 6m
$6–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Far Rockawaytaxi 15 mi
24 min
$60–75

Long Island to Far Rockaway by bus and train

268Weekly Services

1h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 12.2 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Far Rockaway, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Far Rockaway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Parsons Blvd/88 Av to Mott Av /Beach 20 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 52 min.

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