There are 4 ways to get from Jamaica to Pelham by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Pelhamtrain New Haven / ...
1h 7m$12–22Drive 16.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jamaica to Pelhamcar 16.9 mi
22 min$4–5Bus
- Take the bus from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd to E 180 St/Devoe Avbus Q44-Sbs
2h 15m$11–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jamaica to Pelhamtaxi 16.9 mi
22 min$65–85
Jamaica to Pelham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jamaica to Pelham is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Jamaica to Pelham is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $65 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Jamaica to Pelham. However, there are services departing from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd and arriving at East Fordham Rd/3 Av via E 180 St/Boston Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Jamaica to Pelham. However, there are services departing from Jamaica and arriving at Pelham via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
The distance between Jamaica and Pelham is 26 miles. The road distance is 17 miles.
The best way to get from Jamaica to Pelham without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $12 - $22.
It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Jamaica to Pelham, including transfers.
Jamaica to Pelham bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd station.
Jamaica to Pelham train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
The best way to get from Jamaica to Pelham is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $12 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $26 and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between Jamaica, NY, USA and Pelham, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Jamaica to Pelham via Grand Central Terminal in around 1h 7m. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd to E 180 St/Devoe Av every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 19m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Pelham
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–9
- Peak
- $11–13
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd to E 180 St/Devoe Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling around the UAE, Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, and The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Jamaica to Pelham bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 180 St/Devoe Av station.
Jamaica to Pelham train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jamaica to Pelham is 17 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Jamaica to Pelham.
There are 1645+ hotels available in Pelham.




