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

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There are 4 ways to get from Union Square to Far Rockaway by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Far Rockaway-Mott Avsubway subway A
    1h 3m
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from W 34 St/5 Av to Beach 21 St Terminal/Beach 21 Stbus bus Qm17
    1h 36m
    $3–8

  3. Drive  19.5 mi

    1. Drive from Union Square to Far Rockawaycar car 19.5 mi
    36 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Union Square to Far Rockawaytaxi taxi 19.5 mi
    36 min
    $75–95

Union Square to Far Rockaway by subway

Calendar592Weekly Subways
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

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

MTA operates a subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Far Rockaway-Mott Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 34 St/5 Av to Beach 21 St Terminal/Beach 21 St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 36m.

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