New York City · NYC Ferry
Sunset Park/BAT ↔ Rockaway
Timing, tickets, parking, bikes, and the details that matter before you board.
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Photo details: Time Traveler at the Rockaway NYC Ferry landing.Original ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗Changes: Resized for web.Commuter guide
Questions riders ask before this trip
Sunset Park/BAT–Rockaway is the direct beach-bound end of Rockaway–Soundview: consecutive stops and 39 to 46 minutes on the dated holiday table. It is a useful one-seat ride, but the Rockaway shuttle is limited-capacity and the ferry schedule is too sparse to improvise the return.
How early should I arrive for BAT–Rockaway?
Reach the landing before departure with your ticket ready and confirm Rockaway–Soundview. Boarding is first-come. Check the last return and leave margin at BAT, where the ferry is on Pier 4 inside the terminal campus.
Source: Official Rockaway–Soundview route and schedule ↗What does BAT–Rockaway cost?
The regular NYC Ferry fare is currently $4.50 one way, bought in the app or at a landing machine. These are consecutive stops with no transfer. A return trip needs another fare because round trips do not qualify for free transfers.
Source: Official NYC Ferry ticketing information ↗Can I park at BAT or Rockaway?
NYC Ferry lists free public parking on Pier 4 at BAT, subject to event restrictions. At Rockaway, do not assume a dedicated ferry space; the operator's general guidance says parking is limited near most landings. Check beach-season restrictions before driving.
Source: Official NYC Ferry parking guidance ↗Can I bring a bicycle between BAT and Rockaway?
Yes, while rack space lasts. NYC Ferry vessels generally carry about eight to ten bicycles and may stop bike boarding when full. This is a popular waterfront pairing, so arrive with a backup plan on busy beach days.
Source: Official NYC Ferry bicycle rules ↗Is BAT–Rockaway nonstop?
Yes. Sunset Park/BAT and Rockaway are consecutive on Rockaway–Soundview, with no scheduled call between them. Stay alert to partial late trips and service notices before relying on the final boat.
Source: Official Rockaway–Soundview stop order ↗How long is the ferry from BAT to Rockaway?
NYC Ferry's September 28 through October 2, 2026 Sukkot timetable ranged from 39 to 46 minutes across every compatible row. That was a dated holiday pattern, so use the live paired arrival for another date.
Source: Official Sukkot schedule notice ↗Source: Official Rockaway–Soundview modified holiday timetable ↗Does Rockaway have a ferry shuttle?
NYC Ferry lists a free shuttle connecting the landing with local beach and transit stops, but capacity is limited and the pattern can change seasonally. Check the current shuttle map rather than treating it as a guaranteed timed connection.
Source: Official Rockaway shuttle information ↗How do I reach transit from Brooklyn Army Terminal?
The B11 stops at 58th and First Avenue, the B37 at 58th and Third, and the N/R is farther east at 59th Street. The ferry is on Pier 4, so none is a same-platform transfer.
Source: Official Sunset Park/BAT transit information ↗