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How to get fromJamaica to Midtown Manhattanby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    20 min
    $5–9

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to 6th Ave/West 51st Streetbus bus Qm15
    48 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jamaica to Midtown Manhattantaxi taxi 11.7 mi
    21 min
    $45–60

  4. Drive 11.7 mi

    1. Drive from Jamaica to Midtown Manhattancar car 11.7 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 5 Av/53 Stsubway subway E
    27 min
    $3

Jamaica to Midtown Manhattan by train

Calendar631Weekly Trains
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.9 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Jamaica, NY, USA and Midtown 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 Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to 6th Ave/West 51st Street hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 48 min.

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