What is the cheapest way to get from Jamaica to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Jamaica to Manhattan is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Jamaica to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Jamaica to Manhattan is to train which takes 20 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Jamaica and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sutphin Blvd/Liberty Av and arriving at East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Jamaica and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jamaica and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Jamaica to Manhattan?

The distance between Jamaica and Manhattan is 11 miles. The road distance is 13 miles.

How do I travel from Jamaica to Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Jamaica to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs $5 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Jamaica to Manhattan?

The train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminal takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Jamaica to Manhattan bus from?

Jamaica to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Sutphin Blvd/Liberty Av station.

Where do I catch the Jamaica to Manhattan train from?

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

Train or bus from Jamaica to Manhattan?

The best way to get from Jamaica to Manhattan is to train which takes 20 min and costs $5 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 1h 26m.

Where does the Jamaica to Manhattan bus arrive?

Jamaica to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue station.

Where does the Jamaica to Manhattan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Jamaica to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Jamaica to Manhattan is 13 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Jamaica to Manhattan.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 3711+ hotels available in Manhattan.

Jamaica to Manhattan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and subway

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
20 min
$5–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/Liberty Av to East 60th Street & 2nd Avenuebus Q60
1h 26m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Jamaica to Manhattantaxi 12.9 mi
24 min
$50–65
Drive 12.9 mi
1. Drive from Jamaica to Manhattancar 12.9 mi
24 min
$3–4
Subway
1. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 5 Av/53 Stsubway E
27 min
$3

Jamaica to Manhattan by train

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Distance: 10.9 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Jamaica, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Sutphin Blvd/Liberty Av to East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 26m.

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