Penn Station to Jacob Riis Park by subway and bus
Quick answer: Take a downtown 2 train from 34 St-Penn Station to Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, then take the Q35 bus from Avenue H/Nostrand Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Neponsit Hospital. The trip takes about 93 minutes door to door on a weekday (88 to 97 depending on the connection). The 2 train comes about every 8 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Penn Station to Jacob Riis Park
- 2
- Q35
- 2 2 trainFrom 34 St-Penn Station, downtown21 stops, about 44 min
- Change at Flatbush Av-Brooklyn CollegeWalk about 6 min
- Q35 Q35 busFrom Avenue H/Nostrand Av8 stops, about 23 min
- Get off at Rockaway Beach Blvd/Neponsit Hospital
- Jacob Riis ParkWalk about 10 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take a downtown 2 train from 34 St-Penn Station to Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College. It's 21 stops, about 44 minutes.
- At Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, walk about 6 minutes to Avenue H/Nostrand Av for the Q35 bus.
- Take the Q35 bus from Avenue H/Nostrand Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Neponsit Hospital. It's 8 stops, about 23 minutes.
- From Rockaway Beach Blvd/Neponsit Hospital, walk about 10 minutes to Jacob Riis Park.
Other ways to go
- Take a downtown 2 or 3 train from 34 St-Penn Station to Nevins St, then take an Outbound 5 train from Nevins St to Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, then take the Q35 bus from Avenue H/Nostrand Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Neponsit Hospital: about 92 minutes.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | 2 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 94 min | About every 8 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 93 min | About every 8 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 94 min | About every 8 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 108 minutes, and the 2 train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after Marine Pkwy Bridge/Rockaway Point Blvd. The next stop is Rockaway Beach Blvd/Neponsit Hospital. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Newark Penn Station is a different station, in Newark, New Jersey. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Moynihan Train Hall, across the street, serves LIRR and Amtrak riders too. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 34 St-Penn Station (2 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College (2 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations. Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Penn Station to Jacob Riis Park: common questions
How do I get from Penn Station to Jacob Riis Park by public transit?
Take a downtown 2 train from 34 St-Penn Station to Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, then take the Q35 bus from Avenue H/Nostrand Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Neponsit Hospital.
How long does it take?
About 93 minutes door to door on a weekday, 88 to 97 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 93 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 108 minutes, and the 2 train comes about every 20 minutes.
How much does it cost?
Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Related routes
- Penn Station to Rockefeller Center
- Penn Station to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Penn Station to Statue of Liberty ferry at Battery Park
- Times Square to Jacob Riis Park
- All New York routes
Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- MTA: subway and bus fares
- MTA subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
- Penn Station: visitor information
- Penn Station: visitor information
Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.
Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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