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How to get fromJamaica to Rockefeller Centerby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Jamaica to Rockefeller Center 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 Far Rockaway Branch / ...
    31 min
    $5–9

  2. Bus

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

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jamaica to Rockefeller Centertaxi taxi 12.1 mi
    21 min
    $50–60

  4. Drive  12.1 mi

    1. Drive from Jamaica to Rockefeller Centercar car 12.1 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
    32 min
    $3

  6. Bus via Queens Blvd/Main St

    1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Main St to Madison Av/E 49 Stbus bus Qm68 / ...
    59 min
    $3–8

Jamaica to Rockefeller Center by train and foot

Calendar606Weekly Services
Duration31 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.5 mi
  • Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between Jamaica, NY, USA and Rockefeller Center, 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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