What is the cheapest way to get from Central Park to Jamaica?

The cheapest way to get from Central Park to Jamaica is to subway via 50 St which costs $3 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Central Park to Jamaica?

The fastest way to get from Central Park to Jamaica is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $55 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Central Park and Jamaica?

No, there is no direct bus from Central Park to Jamaica. However, there are services departing from 86th St & Central Park West and arriving at Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd via Main St/Horace Harding Expwy North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.

Is there a direct train between Central Park and Jamaica?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Central Park to Jamaica?

The distance between Central Park and Jamaica is 16 miles. The road distance is 13.6 miles.

How do I travel from Central Park to Jamaica without a car?

The best way to get from Central Park to Jamaica without a car is to bus which takes 46 min and costs $22 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Central Park to Jamaica?

It takes approximately 46 min to get from Central Park to Jamaica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Central Park to Jamaica bus from?

Central Park to Jamaica bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from 86th St & Central Park West station.

Where do I catch the Central Park to Jamaica train from?

Central Park to Jamaica train services, operated by MTA, depart from 50 St station.

Where does the Central Park to Jamaica bus arrive?

Central Park to Jamaica bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at Airport Connection - WB station.

Where does the Central Park to Jamaica train arrive?

Central Park to Jamaica train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport station.

Can I drive from Central Park to Jamaica?

Yes, the driving distance between Central Park to Jamaica is 14 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Central Park to Jamaica.

Where can I stay near Jamaica?

There are 2584+ hotels available in Jamaica.

Central Park to Jamaica - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Central Park to Jamaica by bus, subway, taxi, car, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from 86th St & Central Park West to Airport Connection - WBbus WESTHAMPTON-Westbound
2. Take the bus from Main St/Horace Harding Expwy North to Archer Av/Sutphin Blvdbus Q44-Sbs / ...
46 min
$22–80
Subway via 50 St
cheapest
1. Take the subway from 50 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway E
49 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charles A. Dana Discovery Center to Jamaicataxi 13.5 mi
20 min
$55–65
Drive 13.5 mi
1. Drive from Charles A. Dana Discovery Center to Jamaicacar 13.5 mi
20 min
$3–4
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 42 Stbus M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
1h 7m
$8–16
Subway
1. Take the subway from 86 St to Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvdsubway A
1h 15m
$3
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 86 St to Euclid Avsubway C / ...
2. Take the bus from Pitkin Av /Euclid Av to Sutphin Blvd/Liberty Avbus Q8 / ...
1h 44m
$6–11

Central Park to Jamaica by foot and subway

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Distance: 15.7 mi
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Central Park, New York County, NY, USA and Jamaica, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Central Park to Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd via 86th St & Central Park West and Main St/Horace Harding Expwy North in around 46 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 50 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 30 min.

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