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How to get fromJamaica Station to 5 Av/E 85 Stby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Jamaica Station to 5 Av/E 85 St by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 6 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Far Rockaway Branch / ...
    2. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 86th Streetsubway subway 6 / ...
    36 min
    $8–12

  2. Drive 12.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jamaica Station to 5 Av/E 85 Stcar car 12.1 mi
    23 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av to East 60th Street & 2nd Avenuebus bus Q60
    1h 40m
    $6–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jamaica Station to 5 Av/E 85 Sttaxi taxi 12.1 mi
    23 min
    $50–60

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 5 Av/53 Stsubway subway E
    2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Madison Av/E 83 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    51 min
    $6–11

Jamaica Station to 5 Av/E 85 St by train, subway, and foot

Calendar658Weekly Services
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.6 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Jamaica Station, NY, USA and 5 Av/E 85 St, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av to East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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