Routes & Schedules
Rockaway Rocket
Rockaway Rocket
The Rockaway Rocket returns on July 4th! Tickets now available for sale in the NYC Ferry App.
The Rockaway Rocket is returning on July 4th and will run for a limited time between Long Island City, Greenpoint, and Rockaway. Beat the lines and the heat with a guaranteed spot on a ferry going directly from Long Island City and Greenpoint to Rockaway for $12. Tickets for the first weekend are on sale now in the NYC Ferry App.
The Rockaway Rocket will operate on weekends and holidays through September 1st, with two morning departures from Long Island City and Greenpoint to Rockaway and two evening return trips back from Rockaway. Please arrive to the landing at least 10 minutes prior to the time printed on your ticket or you will not be able to board the ferry.
⛴️ How to Ride the Rockaway Rocket
To board the Rockaway Rocket you must have a valid pre-purchased departure ticket.
NYC Ferry riders can purchase their Rockaway Rocket ticket(s) via the NYC Ferry app. Rockaway Rocket tickets will be available for purchase starting 2 weeks before the scheduled departure date. Rockaway Rocket tickets can be purchased up via the NYC Ferry App until 15 minutes before the scheduled time of departure, pending availability.
Approximate Total Time
76 min
Route Information
Landings
Long Island City
46th Ave and Center Blvd
Long Island City, NY 10044
Long Island City, NY 10044
Greenpoint
10 India Street
Brooklyn, NY 11222
Brooklyn, NY 11222
Rockaway
Beach 108th Street and Beach Channel Drive
Rockaway Park 11694
Rockaway Park 11694
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Landing Features
- Bike Racks
Transportation Options
Bus
Q22 Beach 108th Street & Rockaway Beach Boulevard.
Train
A and S Trains connection between Beach 105th Street & Rockaway Freeway.
Bike
No Citibike near this location.
Free Shuttle Bus
Rockaway Shuttle Bus Eastbound: Summer Schedule effective 6/30/2025
Rockaway Shuttle Bus Westbound: Summer Schedule effective 6/30/2025
Capacity on the Rockaway Weekend Shuttle Buses is significantly limited. Please take the Q22 MTA bus, which runs every 10 minutes on weekends during the day and can be picked up just two blocks south of the landing at Rockaway Beach Boulevard and Beach 108th Street.
Transportation Options
Bus
B43, B62 Buses between Manhattan Avenue & Greenpoint Avenue
B24 Bus between West Street & Kent Street
B32 Bus between Franklin Street & India Street
Train
G Train between Greenpoint Avenue and Manhattan Avenue
Bike
CitiBike stations are available at the following locations:
- Greenpoint Terminal & India Street
- Franklin Street & Huron Street
- Milton Street & Franklin Street
- Franklin Street & Dupont Street
- India Street & Manhattan Avenue
- Greenpoint Avenue & Manhattan Avenue
Landing Features
- Bike Racks
- Covered Waiting Area
Transportation Options
Bus
Q103, Q102 Buses between 41st Avenue & Vernon Boulevard
Train
F Train between 21st Street and 41st Avenue
(7, E, and M Trains at Court Square)
Bike
CitiBike stations are available at the following locations:
- 46th Avenue & 5th Street
- Center Boulevard & 48th Avenue