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How to get fromMidtown Manhattan to Rockaway Beachby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Beach 67 Stsubway subway A
    59 min
    $3

  2. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Court Sq to Metropolitan Avsubway subway G
    2. Take the bus from Wiliamsburg, BK - Union Pool to Rippers 86th St Beach - Rockaway Beachbus bus To Rockaway Beach
    1h 15m
    $36

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Rockawayferry ferry Rs
    1h 21m
    $5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Rockaway Beachtaxi taxi 17.8 mi
    35 min
    $70–85

  5. Drive 17.8 mi

    1. Drive from Midtown Manhattan to Rockaway Beachcar car 17.8 mi
    35 min
    $4–5

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 Stbus bus Qm15 / ...
    1h 17m
    $3–8

Midtown Manhattan to Rockaway Beach by subway

Calendar592Weekly Subways
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Beach 67 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 34th Street to Rockaway hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 1h 21m.

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