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How to get fromJamaica to City Islandby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Jamaica to City Island by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 6 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Far Rockaway Branch / ...
    2. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Pelham Bay Parksubway subway 6 / ...
    1h 11m
    $8–12

  2. Drive 15.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jamaica to City Islandcar car 15.7 mi
    23 min
    $3–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/Jamaica Av to Main St/38 Avbus bus Q44-Sbs
    2. Take the bus from Main St/Roosevelt Av to Bruckner Blvd/Kearney Avbus bus Q50
    1h 15m
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jamaica to City Islandtaxi taxi 15.7 mi
    23 min
    $60–75

  5. Bus via Sutphin Blvd/94 Av

    1. Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/94 Av to Main St/Roosevelt Avbus bus Q25 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Main St/Roosevelt Av to Bruckner Blvd/Kearney Avbus bus Q50
    1h 21m
    $3–7

Jamaica to City Island by train and subway

Calendar613Weekly Services
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Jamaica, NY, USA and City Island, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Sutphin Blvd/Jamaica Av to Bruckner Blvd/Kearney Av via Main St/38 Av and Main St/Roosevelt Av in around 1h 15m.

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