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How to get fromRockaway to Lower Manhattanby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Rockaway to Lower Manhattan 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 24m
    $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 Franklin & Varickbus bus Nj
    3h 11m
    $39–67

  3. Drive 33.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rockaway to Lower Manhattancar car 33.1 mi
    44 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rockaway to Lower Manhattantaxi taxi 33.1 mi
    44 min
    $130–160

  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 29m
    $7–27

Rockaway to Lower Manhattan by bus, train, foot, and subway

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Rockaway, NJ, USA and Lower Manhattan, 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 Franklin & Varick via Rail Station Parking Lot Off Morris St, Morristown, Convent, and Convent Station, NJ in around 3h 11m.

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