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How to get fromRockaway Beach to Jersey Cityby subway, bus, train, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Rockaway Beach to Jersey City by subway, bus, train, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Broad Channel to Fulton Stsubway subway A
    1h 18m
    $7

  2. Drive 20.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockaway Beach to Jersey Citycar car 20.9 mi
    42 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rippers 86th St Beach - Rockaway Beach to Wiliamsburg, BK - Union Poolbus bus From Rockaway Beach
    2. Take the train from 14th Street to Journal Squaretrain train Path
    1h 23m
    $37

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Rockaway to Wall St/Pier 11ferry ferry Rs
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 11 / Wall St. to Paulus Hookferry ferry 45
    2h
    $6–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rockaway Beach to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 20.9 mi
    42 min
    $80–100

  6. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Broad Channel to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway subway A
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Duncan Avebus bus 119
    2h 1m
    $10–26

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 St to W 34 St/5 Avbus bus Qm15
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus bus 119
    2h 25m
    $13–37

Rockaway Beach to Jersey City by subway, foot, and train

Calendar571Weekly Services
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Rockaway Beach to Jersey City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 20.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Rockaway Beach, NY, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Broad Channel to Fulton St every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rockaway to Paulus Hook via Pier 11 / Wall St. in around 2h.

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