The average train between Jamaica and Washington Heights takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is an hourly train service from Jamaica 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 hourly between Jamaica and Washington Heights. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Jamaica is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Washington Heights at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Jamaica to Washington Heights. However, there are services departing from Jamaica station and arriving at 181 St station via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Jamaica to Washington Heights train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
Jamaica to Washington Heights train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 181 St station.
The distance between Jamaica and Washington Heights is 20.7 km. The road distance is 25 km.
MTA operates a subway from Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd to 181 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 8m.