The average train between Jamaica Station and Washington Heights takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 49 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Jamaica Station to Washington Heights. 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 10 minutes between Jamaica Station and Washington Heights. The earliest departure is at 8:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Jamaica Station is at 2:50 PM which arrives into Washington Heights at 3:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 54 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 Washington Heights. However, there are services departing from Jamaica Station station and arriving at Washington Heights station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
Jamaica Station to Washington Heights train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
Jamaica Station to Washington Heights train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at 181 St station.
The distance between Jamaica Station and Washington Heights is 19.9 km. The road distance is 31 km.
There is no direct connection from Jamaica Station to Washington Heights. However, you can take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, then take the line 1 subway to 181 St.