Williamsburg to Rockaway Beach by subway
Quick answer: Take an Outbound L train from Bedford Av to Broadway Junction, then take an Outbound A train from Broadway Junction to Broad Channel, then take a Rockaways-bound Rockaway Park Shuttle from Broad Channel to Beach 98 St. The trip takes about 88 minutes door to door on a weekday (80 to 93 depending on the connection). The L train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Williamsburg to Rockaway Beach
- L
- A
- Rockaway Park Shuttle
- Walk 2 minto Bedford Av
- L L trainFrom Bedford Av, Outbound12 stops, about 18 min
- Change at Broadway JunctionWalk about 9 min
- A A trainFrom Broadway Junction, Outbound8 stops, about 26 min
- Change at Broad Channel
- Rockaway Park Shuttle Rockaway Park ShuttleFrom Broad Channel, Rockaways-bound2 stops, about 6 min
- Get off at Beach 98 St
- Rockaway BeachWalk about 9 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 2 minutes from Williamsburg to Bedford Av.
- Take an Outbound L train from Bedford Av to Broadway Junction. It's 12 stops, about 18 minutes.
- At Broadway Junction, walk about 9 minutes to Broadway Junction for the A train.
- Take an Outbound A train from Broadway Junction to Broad Channel. It's 8 stops, about 26 minutes.
- Take a Rockaways-bound Rockaway Park Shuttle from Broad Channel to Beach 98 St. It's 2 stops, about 6 minutes.
- From Beach 98 St, walk about 9 minutes to Rockaway Beach.
Other ways to go
- Take an Outbound L train from Bedford Av to Broadway Junction, then take an Outbound J train from Broadway Junction to Woodhaven Blvd, then take the Q53 Select Bus Service bus from Woodhaven Blvd/Jamaica Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 96 St: about 91 minutes.
- Take an Outbound L train from Bedford Av to Broadway Junction, then take an Outbound A train from Broadway Junction to Rockaway Blvd, then take the Q53 Select Bus Service bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 96 St: about 86 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 | A train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 86 min | About every 14 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 83 min | About every 20 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 78 min | About every 20 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 109 minutes, and the A train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- By subway: the A train (or the A plus the shuttle) to the Rockaways. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Bedford Av (L platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Broadway Junction (L platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Broadway Junction (A platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Broad Channel (A platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Broad Channel (S platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Beach 98 St (S platform) is not 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.
Williamsburg to Rockaway Beach: common questions
How do I get from Williamsburg to Rockaway Beach by public transit?
Take an Outbound L train from Bedford Av to Broadway Junction, then take an Outbound A train from Broadway Junction to Broad Channel, then take a Rockaways-bound Rockaway Park Shuttle from Broad Channel to Beach 98 St.
How long does it take?
About 88 minutes door to door on a weekday, 80 to 93 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 83 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, 2 times: at Broadway Junction and Broad Channel.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 109 minutes, and the A 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
- Williamsburg to JFK Airport
- Williamsburg to LaGuardia Airport
- Williamsburg to Midtown Manhattan
- Times Square to Rockaway Beach
- Penn Station to Rockaway Beach
- Grand Central Terminal to Rockaway Beach
- 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)
- Rockaway Beach: 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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