How to get fromJamaica Station to Upper East Sideby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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Train, line 6 subway
best
1. Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
2. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 86th Streetsubway 6 / ...
30 min
$8–12
Drive 12.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Jamaica Station to Upper East Sidecar 12.2 mi
23 min
$3–4
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Jamaica to Woodsidetrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
2. Take the bus from Woodside Av/61 St to 1 St/27 Avbus Q18
46 min
$7–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Jamaica Station to Upper East Sidetaxi 12.2 mi
23 min
$50–60
Subway
1. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Canal Stsubway J / ...
2. Take the subway from Canal St to 86th Streetsubway Q / ...
1h 9m
$3

Jamaica Station to Upper East Side by train and subway

1074Weekly Services

30 minAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 13.2 mi
Duration: 30 min

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

You can take a subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 86th Street via Canal St in around 1h 9m.

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Upper East Side, United States(opens in a new window)

There’s no city quite like the Big Apple. From the hustle of Wall Street to the bright lights of Times Square to Central Park's leafy outlook, New York City pulsates with energy. Touch the sky from the Empire State Building, rub shoulders with art buffs at the the Guggenheim or Museum of Modern Art, visit Lady Liberty on Ellis Island and walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. Spend the day lazing in Central Park, unleash your inner kid at Coney Island, sink your teeth into delectable pizza and bagels, or simply wander through some of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world – from NoHo and the Meatpacking District to Tribeca and Williamsburg.

Things to do in Upper East Side

Elysian Fields(Opens in a new window)

The Elysian Fields in Hoboken, New Jersey, was recreational parkland located on the city's northern riverfront in the 19th century. The area was a popular getaway destination for New Yorkers in the 19th century, much in the tradition of the pleasure garden, offering open space for a variety of sports, public spectacles, and amusements. The lavish grounds hosted the Colonnade Hotel and tavern, and offered picnic areas, a spa known as Sybil's Cave, river walks, nature paths, fishing, a miniature railroad, rides and races, and a ferry landing, which also served as a launch for boating competitions.

Palisades Amusement Park(Opens in a new window)

Palisades Amusement Park was a 38-acre amusement park located in Bergen County, New Jersey, across the Hudson River from New York City. It was located atop the New Jersey Palisades, lying partly in Cliffside Park and partly in Fort Lee. The park operated from 1898 until 1971, remaining one of the most visited amusement parks in the country until its closure, after which a high-rise luxury apartment complex was built on its site.

Central Park Carousel(Opens in a new window)

The Central Park Carousel, officially the Michael Friedsam Memorial Carousel, is a vintage wood-carved carousel located in Central Park in Manhattan, New York City, at the southern end of the park, near East 65th Street. It is the fourth carousel on the site where it is located.

Forest Park Carousel(Opens in a new window)

The Forest Park Carousel is a historic carousel at Forest Park in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York, U.S. The carousel, one of two known surviving carousels built by Daniel Carl Muller, was built and contains 52 figures and its original band organ. Originally located in Dracut, Massachusetts, the carousel was relocated to Forest Park in 1972, replacing an earlier carousel on the site. The ride, operated by NY Carousel since 2012, is part of a seasonal amusement center called Forest Park Carousel Amusement Village. The Forest Park Carousel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004 and has been a New York City designated landmark since 2013.

Places to stay in Upper East Side

Hotel Beacon(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

The Mark New York(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Hotel Belleclaire Central Park, a Small Luxury Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Wingate by Wyndham Long Island City(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

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