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How to get fromJamaica to Empire State Buildingby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Jamaica to Empire State Building by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train Long Beach Branch / ...
    30 min
    $5–10

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to W 34 St/5 Avbus bus Qm15
    42 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jamaica to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 11.4 mi
    20 min
    $45–60

  4. Drive  11.4 mi

    1. Drive from Jamaica to Empire State Buildingcar car 11.4 mi
    20 min
    $3

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway F / ...
    33 min
    $3

  6. Bus via Queens Blvd/Main St

    1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Main St to Madison Av/E 33 Stbus bus Qm68 / ...
    50 min
    $3–8

Jamaica to Empire State Building by train and foot

Calendar1140Weekly Services
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.8 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Jamaica, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to W 34 St/5 Av hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 40 min.

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