There are 4 ways to get from Queens to Rockaway Beach by subway, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Rockaway Blvd to Beach 90 Stsubway A / ...
16 min$3Drive 7.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Queens to Rockaway Beachcar 7.9 mi
17 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 Stbus Q52-Sbs
25 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Queens to Rockaway Beachtaxi 7.9 mi
17 min$30–40
Queens to Rockaway Beach by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Queens to Rockaway Beach is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Queens to Rockaway Beach is to subway which takes 16 min and costs $3.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av and arriving at Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rockaway Blvd and arriving at Beach 90 St. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
The distance between Queens and Rockaway Beach is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.9 miles.
The best way to get from Queens to Rockaway Beach without a car is to subway which takes 16 min and costs $3.
The subway from Rockaway Blvd to Beach 90 St takes 16 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
Queens to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av station.
Queens to Rockaway Beach train services, operated by MTA, depart from Rockaway Blvd station.
Queens to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 St station.
What companies run services between Queens, NY, USA and Rockaway Beach, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Rockaway Blvd to Beach 90 St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 25 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Rockaway Blvd to Beach 90 St
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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 Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 St
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, Getting around the Cyclades, and How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Queens to Rockaway Beach train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Beach 90 St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Queens to Rockaway Beach is 8 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Queens to Rockaway Beach.
There are 2141+ hotels available in Rockaway Beach.






