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How to get fromStaten Island to Rockaway Beachby bus, subway, train, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Staten Island to Rockaway Beach by bus, subway, train, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Avenue Of The Americas/West Broadwaybus bus Sim1 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Canal St to Broad Channelsubway subway A
    2h 11m
    $6–10

  2. Drive  23 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Staten Island to Rockaway Beachcar car 23 mi
    41 min
    $5–6

  3. Train, ferry, subway

    1. Take the train from Bay Terrace to St Georgetrain train Sir
    2. Take the ferry from St. George to Battery Park City/Vesey St.ferry ferry Sg
    3. Take the subway from Fulton St to Broad Channelsubway subway A
    2h 34m
    $11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Staten Island to Rockaway Beachtaxi taxi 23 mi
    41 min
    $130–170

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to E 23 St/1 Avbus bus Sim6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from East Village - 142 E 14th St to Rippers 86th St Beach - Rockaway Beachbus bus To Rockaway Beach
    2h 38m
    $33–37

  6. Bus, subway via Woodhaven Blvd

    1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to 4 Av/86 Stbus bus
    2. Take the subway from 86 St to Woodhaven Blvdsubway subway R
    3. Take the bus from Hoffman Dr/Woodhaven Blvd to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 84 Stbus bus
    3h 4m
    $9–18

Staten Island to Rockaway Beach by bus and subway

Calendar561Weekly Services
Duration2h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Staten Island, NY, USA and Rockaway Beach, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to Rippers 86th St Beach - Rockaway Beach via E 23 St/1 Av and East Village - 142 E 14th St in around 2h 38m.

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