What is the cheapest way to get from Jamaica to 86th Street?

The cheapest way to get from Jamaica to 86th Street is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Jamaica to 86th Street?

The fastest way to get from Jamaica to 86th Street is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Jamaica and 86th Street?

No, there is no direct bus from Jamaica to 86th Street. However, there are services departing from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd and arriving at 3 Av/E 86 St via 3 Av/E 33 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Jamaica and 86th Street?

No, there is no direct train from Jamaica to 86th Street. However, there are services departing from Jamaica and arriving at 86th Street via Grand Central-42 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Jamaica to 86th Street?

The distance between Jamaica and 86th Street is 13 miles. The road distance is 12.4 miles.

How do I travel from Jamaica to 86th Street without a car?

The best way to get from Jamaica to 86th Street without a car is to train and line 6 subway which takes 30 min and costs $8 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Jamaica to 86th Street?

It takes approximately 30 min to get from Jamaica to 86th Street, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jamaica to 86th Street bus from?

Jamaica to 86th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd station.

Where do I catch the Jamaica to 86th Street train from?

Jamaica to 86th Street train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.

Where does the Jamaica to 86th Street bus arrive?

Jamaica to 86th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 34 St/3 Av station.

Where does the Jamaica to 86th Street train arrive?

Jamaica to 86th Street train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.

Can I drive from Jamaica to 86th Street?

Yes, the driving distance between Jamaica to 86th Street is 12 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Jamaica to 86th Street.

Where can I stay near 86th Street?

There are 3991+ hotels available in 86th Street.

Jamaica to 86th Street - 6 ways to travel via train, line 6 subway, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Jamaica to 86th Street 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 12.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Jamaica to 86th Streetcar 12.3 mi
23 min
$3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to E 34 St/3 Avbus Qm15
2. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 33 St to 3 Av/E 86 Stbus M102 / ...
1h 14m
$6–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Jamaica to 86th Streettaxi 12.3 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
Bus via Sutphin Blvd/Liberty Av
1. Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/Liberty Av to East 60th Street & 2nd Avenuebus Q60
1h 37m
$6–10

Jamaica to 86th Street by train and subway

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Distance: 13.2 mi
Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Jamaica, NY, USA and 86th Street, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to 3 Av/E 86 St via E 34 St/3 Av and 3 Av/E 33 St in around 1h 14m. Alternatively, 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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