What is the cheapest way to get from Whitestone to Rockaway Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Whitestone to Rockaway Beach is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 32 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Whitestone to Rockaway Beach?

The fastest way to get from Whitestone to Rockaway Beach is to taxi which takes 32 min and costs $65 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Whitestone and Rockaway Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitestone to Rockaway Beach. However, there are services departing from Parsons Blvd/14 Av and arriving at Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 96 St via Broadway/75 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

Is there a direct ferry between Whitestone and Rockaway Beach?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Ferry Point Park and arriving at Rockaway. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Whitestone to Rockaway Beach?

The distance between Whitestone and Rockaway Beach is 21 miles. The road distance is 17.4 miles.

How do I travel from Whitestone to Rockaway Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Whitestone to Rockaway Beach without a car is to bus which takes 1h 36m and costs $9 - $19.

How long does it take to get from Whitestone to Rockaway Beach?

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Whitestone to Rockaway Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitestone to Rockaway Beach bus from?

Whitestone to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Broadway/75 St station.

Where does the Whitestone to Rockaway Beach bus arrive?

Whitestone to Rockaway Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 96 St station.

Can I drive from Whitestone to Rockaway Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitestone to Rockaway Beach is 17 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Whitestone to Rockaway Beach.

Where can I stay near Rockaway Beach?

There are 2279+ hotels available in Rockaway Beach.

Whitestone to Rockaway Beach - 6 ways to travel via bus, ferry, taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Whitestone to Rockaway Beach by bus, ferry, taxi, subway, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Broadway/75 St to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 96 Stbus Q53-Sbs
1h 36m
$9–18
Drive 17.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Whitestone to Rockaway Beachcar 17.3 mi
32 min
$4–5
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Ferry Point Park to Rockawayferry Rs
2h 2m
$5
Taxi, subway
1. Take the taxi from Whitestone to Rockaway Blvdtaxi
2. Take the subway from Rockaway Blvd to Beach 90 Stsubway A / ...
33 min
$47–55
Bus via Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av
1. Take the bus from Parsons Blvd/14 Av to Archer Av/Sutphin Blvdbus
2. Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av to Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Avbus Q41
3. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 84 Stbus
2h 8m
$6–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Whitestone to Rockaway Beachtaxi 17.3 mi
32 min
$65–85

Whitestone to Rockaway Beach by bus and subway

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1h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 21.2 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Broadway/75 St to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 96 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Ferry Point Park to Rockaway hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 2h 2m.

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