What is the cheapest way to get from Jamaica Station to Midtown East?

The cheapest way to get from Jamaica Station to Midtown East is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Jamaica Station to Midtown East?

The fastest way to get from Jamaica Station to Midtown East is to train which takes 20 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Jamaica Station and Midtown East?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sutphin Blvd/95 Av and arriving at East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Jamaica Station and Midtown East?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jamaica and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Jamaica Station to Midtown East?

The distance between Jamaica Station and Midtown East is 11 miles. The road distance is 11.3 miles.

How do I travel from Jamaica Station to Midtown East without a car?

The best way to get from Jamaica Station to Midtown East without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs $5 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Jamaica Station to Midtown East?

The train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminal takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Jamaica Station to Midtown East bus from?

Jamaica Station to Midtown East bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Sutphin Blvd/95 Av station.

Where do I catch the Jamaica Station to Midtown East train from?

Jamaica Station to Midtown East train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.

Train or bus from Jamaica Station to Midtown East?

The best way to get from Jamaica Station to Midtown East is to train which takes 20 min and costs $5 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 1h 24m.

Where does the Jamaica Station to Midtown East bus arrive?

Jamaica Station to Midtown East bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue station.

Where does the Jamaica Station to Midtown East train arrive?

Jamaica Station to Midtown East train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.

Can I drive from Jamaica Station to Midtown East?

Yes, the driving distance between Jamaica Station to Midtown East is 11 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Jamaica Station to Midtown East.

Where can I stay near Midtown East?

There are 3394+ hotels available in Midtown East.

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There are 5 ways to get from Jamaica Station to Midtown East by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
20 min
$5–9
Drive 11.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Jamaica Station to Midtown Eastcar 11.2 mi
20 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/95 Av to East 60th Street & 2nd Avenuebus Q60
1h 24m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Jamaica Station to Midtown Easttaxi 11.2 mi
20 min
$45–55
Subway
1. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Lexington Avenue/53rd Streetsubway E
25 min
$3

Jamaica Station to Midtown East by train

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Distance: 10.9 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Jamaica Station, NY, USA and Midtown East, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Sutphin Blvd/95 Av to East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 24m.

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