The average train between Jamaica and Washington Heights takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 49 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour 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 every 10 minutes between Jamaica and Washington Heights. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Jamaica is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Washington Heights at 12:53 AM. 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 to Washington Heights. However, there are services departing from Jamaica station and arriving at Washington Heights station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 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 Long Island Rail Road, arrive at 181 St station.
The distance between Jamaica and Washington Heights is 20.7 km. The road distance is 31 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.