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How to get fromManhattan to Rockaway Beach and Boardwalkby subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Manhattan to Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Beach 67 Stsubway subway A
    1h 15m
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 79 Stbus bus Qm15 / ...
    1h 20m
    $3–8

  3. Drive 19.2 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan to Rockaway Beach and Boardwalkcar car 19.2 mi
    39 min
    $4–5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Rockaway Beach and Boardwalktaxi taxi 19.2 mi
    39 min
    $75–95

  5. Subway via 86 St

    1. Take the subway from 86 St to Beach 67 Stsubway subway A
    1h 27m
    $3

  6. Bus via Wiliamsburg, BK - Union Pool

    1. Take the bus from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue to Wiliamsburg, BK - Union Poolbus bus Nyc / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wiliamsburg, BK - Union Pool to Rippers 86th St Beach - Rockaway Beachbus bus To Rockaway Beach
    1h 43m

Manhattan to Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk by subway and foot

Calendar592Weekly Services
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Beach 67 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 79 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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