What is the cheapest way to get from Jamaica to Long Island City?

The cheapest way to get from Jamaica to Long Island City is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Jamaica to Long Island City?

The fastest way to get from Jamaica to Long Island City is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Jamaica and Long Island City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jamaica Av/144 St and arriving at Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Jamaica and Long Island City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jamaica and arriving at Hunterspoint Avenue. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Jamaica to Long Island City?

The distance between Jamaica and Long Island City is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.5 miles.

How do I travel from Jamaica to Long Island City without a car?

The best way to get from Jamaica to Long Island City without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs $4 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Jamaica to Long Island City?

The train from Jamaica to Hunterspoint Avenue takes 18 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Jamaica to Long Island City bus from?

Jamaica to Long Island City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Jamaica Av/144 St station.

Where do I catch the Jamaica to Long Island City train from?

Jamaica to Long Island City train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.

Train or bus from Jamaica to Long Island City?

The best way to get from Jamaica to Long Island City is to train which takes 18 min and costs $4 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 1h 9m.

Where does the Jamaica to Long Island City bus arrive?

Jamaica to Long Island City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd station.

Where does the Jamaica to Long Island City train arrive?

Jamaica to Long Island City train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hunterspoint Avenue station.

Can I drive from Jamaica to Long Island City?

Yes, the driving distance between Jamaica to Long Island City is 9 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Jamaica to Long Island City.

Where can I stay near Long Island City?

There are 2981+ hotels available in Long Island City.

Jamaica to Long Island City - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Jamaica to Hunterspoint Avenuetrain Oyster Bay Branch / ...
18 min
$4–8
Drive 9.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Jamaica to Long Island Citycar 9.4 mi
17 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jamaica Av/144 St to Queens Blvd/Northern Blvdbus Q60
1h 9m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Jamaica to Long Island Citytaxi 9.4 mi
17 min
$35–50
Subway
1. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Court Sq-23 Stsubway E
22 min
$3

Jamaica to Long Island City by train

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Distance: 8.6 mi
Duration: 18 min

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Hunterspoint Avenue hourly. Tickets cost $4–8 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Jamaica Av/144 St to Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 9m.

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