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How to get fromJamaica Station to Elmhurstby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Jamaica Station to Elmhurst by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Woodsidetrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    10 min
    $3–7

  2. Drive 4.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jamaica Station to Elmhurstcar car 4.8 mi
    11 min
    $1–2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av to Queens Blvd/63 Drbus bus Q60
    35 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jamaica Station to Elmhursttaxi taxi 4.8 mi
    11 min
    $21–26

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Grand Av-Newtownsubway subway E
    15 min
    $3

  6. Bus via Metropolitan Av/Metro Mall

    1. Take the bus from Jamaica Av/146 St to Metropolitan Av/Metro Mallbus bus Q54
    41 min
    $3–8

Jamaica Station to Elmhurst by train

Calendar899Weekly Trains
Duration10 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.1 mi
  • Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Jamaica Station, NY, USA and Elmhurst, Queens County, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Woodside every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–7 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av to Queens Blvd/63 Dr every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 35 min.

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