What is the cheapest way to get from 50th Street to Jamaica?

The cheapest way to get from 50th Street to Jamaica is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 50th Street to Jamaica?

The fastest way to get from 50th Street to Jamaica is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between 50th Street and Jamaica?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 49 St and arriving at Queens Blvd/Main St. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

Is there a direct train between 50th Street and Jamaica?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Jamaica. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from 50th Street to Jamaica?

The distance between 50th Street and Jamaica is 11 miles. The road distance is 12.9 miles.

How do I travel from 50th Street to Jamaica without a car?

The best way to get from 50th Street to Jamaica without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs $5 - $9.

How long does it take to get from 50th Street to Jamaica?

The train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the 50th Street to Jamaica bus from?

50th Street to Jamaica bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 49 St station.

Where do I catch the 50th Street to Jamaica train from?

50th Street to Jamaica train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Train or bus from 50th Street to Jamaica?

The best way to get from 50th Street to Jamaica is to train which takes 29 min and costs $5 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 49 min.

Where does the 50th Street to Jamaica bus arrive?

50th Street to Jamaica bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Queens Blvd/Main St station.

Where does the 50th Street to Jamaica train arrive?

50th Street to Jamaica train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.

Can I drive from 50th Street to Jamaica?

Yes, the driving distance between 50th Street to Jamaica is 13 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from 50th Street to Jamaica.

Where can I stay near Jamaica?

There are 3337+ hotels available in Jamaica.

50th Street to Jamaica - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from 50th Street to Jamaica by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
29 min
$5–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 49 St to Queens Blvd/Main Stbus Qm68 / ...
49 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 50th Street to Jamaicataxi 12.8 mi
19 min
$50–65
Drive 12.8 mi
1. Drive from 50th Street to Jamaicacar 12.8 mi
19 min
$3–4
Subway
1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway E
30 min
$3
Bus via Linden Blvd/Sutphin Blvd
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 49 St to Linden Blvd/Sutphin Blvdbus Qm63 / ...
1h 3m
$3–8

50th Street to Jamaica by foot and train

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Distance: 11.4 mi
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between 50th Street, NY, USA and Jamaica, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 49 St to Queens Blvd/Main St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 47 min.

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