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How to get fromJamaica to Hobokenby subway, ferry, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Jamaica to Hoboken by subway, ferry, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, line 18 ferry

    best
    1. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 14 Stsubway subway E
    2. Take the ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Lincoln Harborferry ferry 18
    1h 14m

  2. Drive  15.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jamaica to Hobokencar car 15.3 mi
    29 min
    $3–4

  3. Train, line 18 ferry

    1. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train Long Beach Branch / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Lincoln Harborferry ferry 18
    1h 17m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jamaica to Hobokentaxi taxi 15.3 mi
    29 min
    $60–75

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  • Distance: 15.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Jamaica, NY, USA and Hoboken, NJ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Jamaica to Hoboken. However, you can take the subway to 14 St, take the taxi to Midtown / W. 39th St., then take the line 18 ferry to Lincoln Harbor. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jamaica to Lincoln Harbor via New York Penn Station and Midtown / W. 39th St. in around 1h 17m.

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