There are 4 ways to get from Jamaica to New York University by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd to Broadway-Lafayette Stsubway F / ...
45 min$3Bus
- Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to W 34 St/5 Avbus Qm15
- Take the bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to Broadway/W 3 Stbus M1 / ...
1h 6m$6–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jamaica to New York Universitytaxi 11.5 mi
21 min$45–60Drive 11.5 mi
- Drive from Jamaica to New York Universitycar 11.5 mi
21 min$3
Jamaica to New York University by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jamaica to New York University is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Jamaica to New York University is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Jamaica to New York University. However, there are services departing from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd and arriving at Broadway/W 3 St via 5 Av/W 33 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sutphin Blvd and arriving at Broadway-Lafayette St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
The distance between Jamaica and New York University is 14 miles. The road distance is 11.5 miles.
The best way to get from Jamaica to New York University without a car is to subway which takes 45 min and costs $3.
The subway from Sutphin Blvd to Broadway-Lafayette St takes 39 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Jamaica to New York University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd station.
Jamaica to New York University train services, operated by MTA, depart from Sutphin Blvd station.
Jamaica to New York University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at W 34 St/5 Av station.
What companies run services between Jamaica, NY, USA and New York University, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Sutphin Blvd to Broadway-Lafayette St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to New York University via W 34 St/5 Av, 5 Av/W 33 St, and Broadway/W 3 St in around 1h 6m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Sutphin Blvd to Broadway-Lafayette St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to W 34 St/5 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to Broadway/W 3 St
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Jamaica to New York University train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Broadway-Lafayette St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jamaica to New York University is 12 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Jamaica to New York University.
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