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There are 5 ways to get from Jackson Heights to Jamaica by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Woodside to Jamaicatrain train Far Rockaway Branch / ...
    8 min
    $3–7

  2. Drive  7.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson Heights to Jamaicacar car 7.2 mi
    10 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Woodhaven Blvd to Sutphin Blvd/Liberty Avbus bus Q60
    34 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jackson Heights to Jamaicataxi taxi 7.2 mi
    10 min
    $30–40

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway subway E
    15 min
    $3

Jackson Heights to Jamaica by train

Calendar600Weekly Trains
Duration8 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.1 mi
  • Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Jackson Heights, NY, USA and Jamaica, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Woodside to Jamaica every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–7 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Queens Blvd/Woodhaven Blvd to Sutphin Blvd/Liberty Av every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 34 min.

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