The average train between Jamaica Station and 86th Street takes 30 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Jamaica Station to 86th Street. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Jamaica Station and 86th Street. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Jamaica Station is at 11:52 PM which arrives into 86th Street at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Terminal and take an average of 30 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Jamaica Station to 86th Street. However, there are services departing from Jamaica Station station and arriving at 86th Street station via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.
Jamaica Station to 86th Street train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
Jamaica Station to 86th Street train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at 86th Street station.
The distance between Jamaica Station and 86th Street is 15.3 km. The road distance is 21 km.
There is no direct connection from Jamaica Station to 86th Street. However, you can take the train to Grand Central Terminal, walk to Grand Central-42 St, then take the line 6 subway to 86th Street.
