What is the cheapest way to get from 96th Street to Jamaica Station?

The cheapest way to get from 96th Street to Jamaica Station is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 96th Street to Jamaica Station?

The fastest way to get from 96th Street to Jamaica Station is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between 96th Street and Jamaica Station?

No, there is no direct bus from 96th Street to Jamaica Station. However, there are services departing from Riverside Dr/W 97 St and arriving at Roosevelt Av/61 St via Madison Av/E 57 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between 96th Street and Jamaica Station?

No, there is no direct train from 96th Street to Jamaica Station. However, there are services departing from 96 St and arriving at Jamaica via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from 96th Street to Jamaica Station?

The distance between 96th Street and Jamaica Station is 15 miles. The road distance is 14.5 miles.

How do I travel from 96th Street to Jamaica Station without a car?

The best way to get from 96th Street to Jamaica Station without a car is to line 1 subway and train which takes 39 min and costs $7 - $13.

How long does it take to get from 96th Street to Jamaica Station?

It takes approximately 39 min to get from 96th Street to Jamaica Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the 96th Street to Jamaica Station bus from?

96th Street to Jamaica Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Riverside Dr/W 97 St station.

Where do I catch the 96th Street to Jamaica Station train from?

96th Street to Jamaica Station train services, operated by MTA, depart from 96 St station.

Where does the 96th Street to Jamaica Station bus arrive?

96th Street to Jamaica Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 58 St station.

Where does the 96th Street to Jamaica Station train arrive?

96th Street to Jamaica Station train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.

Can I drive from 96th Street to Jamaica Station?

Yes, the driving distance between 96th Street to Jamaica Station is 15 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from 96th Street to Jamaica Station.

Where can I stay near Jamaica Station?

There are 2491+ hotels available in Jamaica Station.

96th Street to Jamaica Station - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 1 subway

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There are 5 ways to get from 96th Street to Jamaica Station by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 1 subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from 96 St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1 / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
39 min
$8–13
Drive 14.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from 96th Street to Jamaica Stationcar 14.4 mi
22 min
$3–4
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 97 St to 7 Av/W 52 Stbus M104
2. Take the subway from 7 Av to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway E
1h 8m
$6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 96th Street to Jamaica Stationtaxi 14.4 mi
22 min
$55–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 97 St to 5 Av/W 58 Stbus M5
2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 57 St to Roosevelt Av/61 Stbus Q32
1h 25m
$9–22

96th Street to Jamaica Station by foot, subway, and train

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Distance: 14.8 mi
Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between 96th Street, NY, USA and Jamaica Station, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from 96th Street to Jamaica via Riverside Dr/W 97 St, 5 Av/W 58 St, Madison Av/E 57 St, Roosevelt Av/61 St, and Woodside in around 1h 25m.

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