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

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There are 4 ways to get from Jamaica Station to Upper West Side by train, subway, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, line 1 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 86 Stsubway subway 1 / ...
    34 min
    $8–12

  2. Drive 12.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jamaica Station to Upper West Sidecar car 12.8 mi
    24 min
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jamaica Station to Upper West Sidetaxi taxi 12.8 mi
    24 min
    $50–65

  4. 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 82 Stbus bus M104
    56 min
    $6–11

Jamaica Station to Upper West Side by train and subway

Calendar1617Weekly Services
Duration34 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.3 mi
  • Duration: 34 min

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

There is no direct connection from Jamaica Station to Upper West Side. However, you can take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, then take the line 1 subway to 86 St. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Upper West Side.

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