There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Far Rockaway by plane, subway, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Far Rockaway-Mott Avsubway
1h 56m$935–1,136Drive 236.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Far Rockawaycar 236.5 mi
4h 41m$41–59Train, subway
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the subway from Fulton St to Far Rockaway-Mott Avsubway A
4h 23m$124–186Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Far Rockaway-Mott Avsubway A
5h 52m$53–77Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the train from Woodside to Far Rockawaytrain
3h 23m$102–667Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, subway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the subway from Fulton St to Far Rockaway-Mott Avsubway
3h 46m$925–1,332Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane IAD - JFK
3h 58m$1,094–1,145Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 22m$52–83
Washington to Far Rockaway by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Far Rockaway is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Far Rockaway is to fly and subway which takes 1h 56m and costs $900 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Far Rockaway. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Mott Av /Beach 20 St via Parsons Blvd/88 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Far Rockaway. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Far Rockaway-Mott Av via Newark Penn Station and Fulton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Washington and Far Rockaway is 226 miles. The road distance is 237.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Far Rockaway without a car is to train and subway which takes 4h 23m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Washington to Far Rockaway, including transfers.
Washington to Far Rockaway bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Far Rockaway train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Far Rockaway bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Far Rockaway, NY, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown hourly. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Far Rockaway-Mott Av
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Fulton St to Far Rockaway-Mott Av
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Far Rockaway-Mott Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Fulton St to Far Rockaway-Mott Av
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Woodside to Far Rockaway
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–10
- Peak
- $8–13
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Far Rockaway train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Far Rockaway is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Washington to Far Rockaway.
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