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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Jamaicaby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain train Far Rockaway Branch / ...
    20 min
    $5–9

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 45 St to Queens Blvd/ Main Stbus bus Qm21
    1h 2m
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicataxi taxi 12.6 mi
    19 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 12.6 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicacar car 12.6 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

  5. Bus via Linden Blvd/Van Wyck Expwy

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 40 St to Linden Blvd/Van Wyck Expwybus bus Qm63
    1h 5m
    $3–8

Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica by foot and train

Calendar998Weekly Services
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.9 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, 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 45 St to Queens Blvd/ Main St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 59 min.

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