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How to get fromTimes Square to Far Rockawayby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Times Square to Far Rockaway by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Far Rockawaytrain train Far Rockaway Branch
    59 min
    $7–15

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 44 St to Cornaga Av/Beach 19 Stbus bus Qm17
    1h 26m
    $3–8

  3. Drive  20.8 mi

    1. Drive from Times Square to Far Rockawaycar car 20.8 mi
    31 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Times Square to Far Rockawaytaxi taxi 20.8 mi
    31 min
    $80–100

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Far Rockaway-Mott Avsubway subway A
    1h 9m
    $3

Times Square to Far Rockaway by train

Calendar150Weekly Trains
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.3 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and Far Rockaway, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Far Rockaway hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 44 St to Cornaga Av/Beach 19 St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 26m.

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