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How to get fromWashington to Rockaway Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Rockaway Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
    4h 22m
    $76–146

  2. Drive 233.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Rockaway Beachcar car 233.2 mi
    4h 33m
    $43–62

  3. Bus via Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av

    1. Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Washington
    5h 52m
    $51–95

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DCA - LGA
    2. Take the bus from Broadway/75 St to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 96 Stbus bus
    2h 40m
    $102–661

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York City Chinatownbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    5h 55m
    $75–102

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane DCA - JFK
    2h 33m
    $921–2,509

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DCA - EWR
    2. Take the subway from Fulton St to Broad Channelsubway subway
    3h 24m
    $906–1,648

  8. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane IAD - LGA
    3. Take the bus from Broadway/75 St to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 96 Stbus bus
    4h 39m
    $60–401

Washington to Rockaway Beach by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar251Weekly Services
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Rockaway Beach, NY, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $45–150 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 2 hours.

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