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How to get fromRockaway to Long Islandby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Rockaway to Long Island by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Dover to New York Penn Stationtrain train Mne
    2h 30m
    $6–26

  2. Line 880 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from W Main St At Wall St to Rail Station Parking Lot Off Morris Stbus bus 880
    2. Take the bus from Convent Station, NJ to East 57th Street & Madison Avenuebus bus Nj
    3h 9m
    $42–75

  3. Drive 38.6 mi

    1. Drive from Rockaway to Brooklyncar car 38.6 mi
    55 min
    $7–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rockaway to Brooklyntaxi taxi 38.6 mi
    55 min
    $150–180

  5. Line 880 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from W Main St At Wall St to Rail Station Parking Lot Off Morris Stbus bus 880
    2. Take the train from Morristown to New York Penn Stationtrain train Mne
    2h 35m
    $7–27

Rockaway to Long Island by bus, train, and subway

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Rockaway to Long Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 52.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Rockaway, NJ, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Dover to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–19 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Main St At Wall St to Queens Plaza South/28 St via Rail Station Parking Lot Off Morris St, Morristown, Convent, Convent Station, NJ, East 57th Street & Madison Avenue, and Madison Av/E 57 St in around 3h 9m.

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