There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Rockaway Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
1h 54m$935–1,127Drive 233.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Rockaway Beachcar 233.2 mi
4h 33m$40–58Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
4h 21m$125–188Bus via Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
5h 52m$61–106Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the bus from Broadway/75 St to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 96 Stbus
2h 42m$99–656Fly 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 Broad Channelsubway
3h 44m$952–1,332Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York City Chinatownbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
6h$75–96
Washington to Rockaway Beach by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Rockaway Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Rockaway Beach is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $900 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Rockaway Beach. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 84 St via Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Rockaway Beach. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Beach 90 St via Newark Penn Station, Fulton St and Broad Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Washington and Rockaway Beach is 224 miles. The road distance is 234.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Rockaway Beach without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Washington to Rockaway Beach, including transfers.
Washington to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Rockaway Beach train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Rockaway Beach is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $900 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 4h 21m, you could also bus via Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Rockaway Beach, NY, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- $50–350
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- 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
- $50–350
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- 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
- $50–350
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
- $110–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Fulton St to Broad Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Broadway/75 St to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 96 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to Rockaway Beach train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Rockaway Beach is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Washington to Rockaway Beach.
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