What is the cheapest way to get from Jamaica–179th Street Station to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Jamaica–179th Street Station to Manhattan is to subway which costs $3 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Jamaica–179th Street Station to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Jamaica–179th Street Station to Manhattan is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Jamaica–179th Street Station and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy and arriving at East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Jamaica–179th Street Station and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jamaica-179 St and arriving at Lexington Av/63 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Jamaica–179th Street Station to Manhattan?

The distance between Jamaica–179th Street Station and Manhattan is 11 miles. The road distance is 13.7 miles.

How do I travel from Jamaica–179th Street Station to Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Jamaica–179th Street Station to Manhattan without a car is to subway which takes 30 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Jamaica–179th Street Station to Manhattan?

The subway from Jamaica-179 St to Lexington Av/63 St takes 30 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Jamaica–179th Street Station to Manhattan bus from?

Jamaica–179th Street Station to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy station.

Where do I catch the Jamaica–179th Street Station to Manhattan train from?

Jamaica–179th Street Station to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from Jamaica-179 St station.

Where does the Jamaica–179th Street Station to Manhattan bus arrive?

Jamaica–179th Street Station to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue station.

Where does the Jamaica–179th Street Station to Manhattan train arrive?

Jamaica–179th Street Station to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Lexington Av/63 St station.

Can I drive from Jamaica–179th Street Station to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Jamaica–179th Street Station to Manhattan is 14 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Jamaica–179th Street Station to Manhattan.

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There are 5 ways to get from Jamaica–179th Street Station to Manhattan by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway F
30 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy to East 57th Street & 3rd Avenuebus Qm68
1h 18m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Jamaica–179th Street Station to Manhattantaxi 13.7 mi
26 min
$55–70
Drive 13.7 mi
1. Drive from Jamaica–179th Street Station to Manhattancar 13.7 mi
26 min
$3–4
Bus via 39 Av/Main St
1. Take the bus from Hillside Av/178 St to 39 Av/Main Stbus Q17
2. Take the bus from Roosevelt Av/Main St to 1 St/27 Avbus Q19
1h 34m
$6–15

Jamaica–179th Street Station to Manhattan by foot and subway

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Distance: 11.3 mi
Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Jamaica–179th Street Station, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Jamaica-179 St to Lexington Av/63 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy to East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 17m.

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