What is the cheapest way to get from Jamaica to New York?

The cheapest way to get from Jamaica to New York is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Jamaica to New York?

The fastest way to get from Jamaica to New York is to train which takes 20 min and costs $5 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Jamaica and New York?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queens Blvd/78 Av and arriving at Madison Av/E 25 St. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Jamaica and New York?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jamaica and arriving at New York Penn Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Jamaica to New York?

The distance between Jamaica and New York is 11 miles. The road distance is 11.8 miles.

How do I travel from Jamaica to New York without a car?

The best way to get from Jamaica to New York without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs $5 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Jamaica to New York?

The train from Jamaica to Penn Station takes 20 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Jamaica to New York bus from?

Jamaica to New York bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Queens Blvd/78 Av station.

Where do I catch the Jamaica to New York train from?

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

Train or bus from Jamaica to New York?

The best way to get from Jamaica to New York is to train which takes 20 min and costs $5 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 37 min.

Where does the Jamaica to New York bus arrive?

Jamaica to New York bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 25 St station.

Where does the Jamaica to New York train arrive?

Jamaica to New York train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Jamaica to New York?

Yes, the driving distance between Jamaica to New York is 12 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Jamaica to New York.

Where can I stay near New York?

There are 3943+ hotels available in New York.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain Long Beach Branch / ...
20 min
$5–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/78 Av to Madison Av/E 25 Stbus Qm63 / ...
37 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Jamaica to New Yorktaxi 11.8 mi
22 min
$45–60
Drive 11.8 mi
1. Drive from Jamaica to New Yorkcar 11.8 mi
22 min
$3–4
Subway
1. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway E
40 min
$3

Jamaica to New York by train

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Distance: 11.3 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Jamaica, NY, USA and New York, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Queens Blvd/78 Av to Madison Av/E 25 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 37 min.

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