What is the cheapest way to get from New York to Rockaway Park?

The cheapest way to get from New York to Rockaway Park is to subway which costs $3 and takes 59 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New York to Rockaway Park?

The fastest way to get from New York to Rockaway Park is to taxi which takes 34 min and costs $65 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between New York and Rockaway Park?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from W 34 St/5 Av and arriving at Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 116 St. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct ferry between New York and Rockaway Park?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Stuyvesant Cove and arriving at Rockaway. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.

Is there a direct train between New York and Rockaway Park?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from W 4 St-Wash Sq and arriving at Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St. Services depart four times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from New York to Rockaway Park?

The distance between New York and Rockaway Park is 20 miles. The road distance is 16.2 miles.

How do I travel from New York to Rockaway Park without a car?

The best way to get from New York to Rockaway Park without a car is to subway which takes 59 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from New York to Rockaway Park?

The subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St takes 59 min including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the New York to Rockaway Park bus from?

New York to Rockaway Park bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from W 34 St/5 Av station.

Where do I catch the New York to Rockaway Park train from?

New York to Rockaway Park train services, operated by MTA, depart from W 4 St-Wash Sq station.

Where does the New York to Rockaway Park bus arrive?

New York to Rockaway Park bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 116 St station.

Where does the New York to Rockaway Park train arrive?

New York to Rockaway Park train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St station.

Can I drive from New York to Rockaway Park?

Yes, the driving distance between New York to Rockaway Park is 16 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from New York to Rockaway Park.

Where can I stay near Rockaway Park?

There are 673+ hotels available in Rockaway Park.

New York to Rockaway Park - 8 ways to travel via subway, ferry, bus, and taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from New York to Rockaway Park by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Rockaway Park-Beach 116 Stsubway A
59 min
$3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Stuyvesant Cove to Rockawayferry Rs
1h 14m
$5
Bus
1. Take the bus from W 34 St/5 Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 116 Stbus Qm16
1h 25m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York to Rockaway Parktaxi 16.1 mi
34 min
$65–80
Drive 16.1 mi
1. Drive from New York to Rockaway Parkcar 16.1 mi
34 min
$3–5
Subway via Broad Channel
1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Broad Channelsubway A
1h 6m
$3
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Rockaway Blvdsubway A
2. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av to Beach 116 St/Rockaway Beach Blvdbus Q53-Sbs
1h 13m
$6–11
Bus via Rockaway Point Blvd/B. 169th St
1. Take the bus from Lower East Side - 85 Delancey St to Rockaway Point Blvd/B. 169th Stbus To Rockaway Beach
1h 33m
$33–38

New York to Rockaway Park by subway

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Distance: 20.1 mi
Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Rockaway Park, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St 4 times a day. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Stuyvesant Cove to Rockaway hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 1h 14m.

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