There are 6 ways to get from Rockaway Beach to Merrick by subway, bus, train, 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, bus, train
best- Take the subway from Beach 90 St to Rockaway Blvdsubway A / ...
- Take the bus from Liberty Av/95 St to Sutphin Blvd/95 Avbus Q41
- Take the train from Jamaica to Merricktrain
1h 31m$12–22Drive 16.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockaway Beach to Merrickcar 16.1 mi
26 min$3–5Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 84 St to Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Avbus
- Take the bus from Liberty Av/95 St to Sutphin Blvd/95 Avbus Q41
- Take the train from Jamaica to Merricktrain
1h 41m$9–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rockaway Beach to Merricktaxi 16.1 mi
26 min$150–180Train
- Take the train from Far Rockaway to Jamaicatrain Far Rockaway Branch
- Take the train from Jamaica to Merricktrain Babylon Branch
1h 57m$11–21Bus
- Take the bus from Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 84 St to Beach 21 St/Mott Avbus Q22
- Take the bus from Mott Av / Central to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n32 / ...
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 1-5 to Freeport Sta / Northbus n40 / ...
2h 41m$11–18
Rockaway Beach to Merrick by subway, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockaway Beach to Merrick is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Rockaway Beach to Merrick is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $150 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockaway Beach to Merrick. However, there are services departing from Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 84 St and arriving at Freeport Sta / North via Mott Av / Central and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 1-5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockaway Beach to Merrick. However, there are services departing from Beach 67 St and arriving at Merrick via Far Rockaway and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Rockaway Beach and Merrick is 28 miles. The road distance is 16.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rockaway Beach to Merrick without a car is to subway and bus and train which takes 1h 31m and costs $11 - $22.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Rockaway Beach to Merrick, including transfers.
Rockaway Beach to Merrick bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 84 St station.
Rockaway Beach to Merrick train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Far Rockaway station.
The best way to get from Rockaway Beach to Merrick is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $10 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $19 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Rockaway Beach, NY, USA and Merrick, NY, USA?
You can take a subway from Beach 67 St to Merrick via Far Rockaway-Mott Av, Far Rockaway, and Jamaica in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 84 St to Merrick via Beach 21 St/Mott Av, Mott Av / Central, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 1-5, Freeport Sta / North, and Freeport in around 2h 41m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Beach 90 St to Rockaway Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to Merrick
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $7–11
Train from Jamaica to Merrick
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $7–11
Train from Far Rockaway to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Train from Jamaica to Merrick
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $3–5
- Peak
- $6–8
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Liberty Av/95 St to Sutphin Blvd/95 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 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
Bus from Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 84 St to Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av
- Ave. Duration
- 28 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
Bus from Liberty Av/95 St to Sutphin Blvd/95 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- 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
- $0
Bus from Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 84 St to Beach 21 St/Mott Av
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Mott Av / Central to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 1-5 to Freeport Sta / North
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $150–180
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
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Rockaway Beach to Merrick bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Beach 21 St/Mott Av station.
Rockaway Beach to Merrick train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockaway Beach to Merrick is 16 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Rockaway Beach to Merrick.
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