How to get fromWeehawken to Rockaway Beachby bus, subway, ferry, car, or taxi

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

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Bus, subway
best
1. Take the bus from Park Ave At 37Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 156
2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Broad Channelsubway A
1h 26m
$11–25
Drive 20.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Weehawken to Rockaway Beachcar 20.4 mi
39 min
$4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boulevard East 775'S Of Jefferson St. Steps to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 128 / ...
2. Take the bus from East Village - 142 E 14th St to Rippers 86th St Beach - Rockaway Beachbus To Rockaway Beach
2h 3m
$41–55
Line 12 ferry, ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Pier 11 / Wall St.ferry 12
2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Rockawayferry Rs
2h 6m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Weehawken to Rockaway Beachtaxi 20.4 mi
39 min
$80–100
Bus, subway via Boulevard East 775'S Of Jefferson St. Steps
1. Take the bus from Boulevard East 775'S Of Jefferson St. Steps to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 128 / ...
2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Broad Channelsubway A
1h 31m
$11–25

Weehawken to Rockaway Beach by bus and subway

210Weekly Services

1h 26mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 72.9 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Boulevard East 775'S Of Jefferson St. Steps to Rippers 86th St Beach - Rockaway Beach via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 42 St-Times Square, 14 St-Union Sq, and East Village - 142 E 14th St in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Rockaway via Wall St/Pier 11 in around 2h 6m.

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Rockaway Beach, United States(opens in a new window)

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Things to do in Rockaway Beach

Coney Island(Opens in a new window)

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Forest Park Carousel(Opens in a new window)

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Coney Island Cyclone(Opens in a new window)

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Wonder Wheel(Opens in a new window)

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Places to stay in Rockaway Beach

The Rockaway Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Fairfield Inn by Marriott JFK Airport(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport(Opens in a new window)

7.6Good

Top Floor with Skylight Brooklyn(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional