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How to get fromJamaica Station to 96th Streetby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Jamaica Station to 96th Street by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 2 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 96 Stsubway subway 2 / ...
    33 min
    $8–12

  2. Drive 13.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jamaica Station to 96th Streetcar car 13.4 mi
    25 min
    $3–4

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 50 Stsubway subway E
    2. Take the bus from 8 Av/W 49 St to Broadway/W 97 Stbus bus M104
    1h 8m
    $6–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jamaica Station to 96th Streettaxi taxi 13.4 mi
    25 min
    $50–65

Jamaica Station to 96th Street by train, subway, and foot

Calendar1988Weekly Services
Duration33 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.8 mi
  • Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Jamaica Station, NY, USA and 96th Street, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Jamaica Station to 96th Street. However, you can take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, take the line 2 subway to 96 St, then walk to 96th Street. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 96th Street via 50 St, 8 Av/W 49 St, and Broadway/W 97 St in around 1h 8m.

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