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There are 4 ways to get from Jamaica Station to Central Park by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 50 Stsubway E
51 min
$3
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Madison Av/E 83 Stbus M1 / ...
53 min
$8–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Jamaica Station to Charles A. Dana Discovery Centertaxi 13.2 mi
20 min
$50–65
Drive 13.2 mi
1. Drive from Jamaica Station to Charles A. Dana Discovery Centercar 13.2 mi
20 min
$3–4

Jamaica Station to Central Park by subway and foot

895Weekly Services

51 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 13.5 mi
Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Jamaica Station, NY, USA and Central Park, New York County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 50 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 30 min.

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