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How to get fromMerrick to Rockaway Beachby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Merrick to Rockaway Beach by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Broadway & Sunrise Hwy. to Plainview Av / B 20bus bus n32 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Beach 20 St/Plainview Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 84 Stbus bus Q22
    1h 37m
    $10–18

  2. Drive  16.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merrick to Rockaway Beachcar car 16.2 mi
    26 min
    $3–4

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Merrick to Jamaicatrain train Babylon Branch
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Far Rockawaytrain train Far Rockaway Branch
    1h 52m
    $11–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Merrick to Rockaway Beachtaxi taxi 16.2 mi
    26 min
    $150–180

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Merrick to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av to Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Avbus bus Q41
    3. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 92 Stbus bus
    1h 38m
    $9–19

Merrick to Rockaway Beach by train and bus

Calendar159Weekly Services
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a train from Merrick to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 84 St via Lynbrook, Broadway & Sunrise Hwy., and Beach 20 St/Plainview Av in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merrick to Beach 67 St via Jamaica, Far Rockaway, and Far Rockaway-Mott Av in around 1h 52m.

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