There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Rockaway Beach by train, subway, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain Path
- Take the subway from Chambers St to Broad Channelsubway A
1h 35m$6Drive 26.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Rockaway Beachcar 26.1 mi
51 min$5–7Bus
- Take the bus from W 34 St/5 Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 Stbus Qm15 / ...
2h 41m$6–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Newark to Rockaway Beachtaxi 26.1 mi
51 min$100–130Bus via New York Midtown
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2686 / ...
- Take the bus from W 34 St/5 Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 Stbus Qm15 / ...
3h 2m$28–43
Newark to Rockaway Beach by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Rockaway Beach is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Rockaway Beach is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark to Rockaway Beach. However, there are services departing from W 34 St/5 Av and arriving at Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Rockaway Beach. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Beach 90 St via Chambers St and Broad Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Newark and Rockaway Beach is 27 miles. The road distance is 26.3 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Rockaway Beach without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 35m and costs $7.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Newark to Rockaway Beach, including transfers.
Newark to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from W 34 St/5 Av station.
Newark to Rockaway Beach train services, operated by PATH, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 St station.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Rockaway Beach, NY, USA?
MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 34 St/5 Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 37m.
- Phone
- (973) 961-6000
- Website
- panynj.gov
Train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- https://www.panynj.gov/path/en/index.html
- Adult
- $4
- 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 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
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
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $25–35
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Rockaway Beach train services, operated by PATH, arrive at World Trade Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Rockaway Beach is 26 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Newark to Rockaway Beach.
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