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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Jamaica Av/179 Stby train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica Av/179 St by train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain train Hempstead Branch / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av to 168 St/Jamaica Bus Terminalbus bus Q6 / ...
    44 min
    $8–17

  2. Subway via 5 Av/53 St

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Jamaica-179 Stsubway subway F / ...
    53 min
    $3

  3. Bus via Airport Connection EB - Fresh Meadows Theater

    1. Take the bus from 41st St & Lex to Airport Connection EB - Fresh Meadows Theaterbus bus WESTHAMPTON-Eastbound / ...
    2. Take the bus from 188 St/Horace Harding Expwy to Hillside Av/179 Stbus bus Q17
    51 min
    $22–80

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica Av/179 Sttaxi taxi 13.3 mi
    20 min
    $50–65

  5. Drive 13.3 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica Av/179 Stcar car 13.3 mi
    20 min
    $3–4

  6. Subway

    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Jamaica-179 Stsubway subway F / ...
    54 min
    $3

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 40 St to Liberty Av/177 Stbus bus Qm64
    1h 20m
    $3–8

Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica Av/179 St by foot, train, and bus

Calendar651Weekly Services
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.6 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Jamaica Av/179 St, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica Av/179 St via 41st St & Lex, Airport Connection EB - Fresh Meadows Theater, 188 St/Horace Harding Expwy, and Hillside Av/179 St in around 51 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 5 Av/53 St to Jamaica-179 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 34 min.

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