What is the cheapest way to get from Jamaica to Roosevelt Island?

The cheapest way to get from Jamaica to Roosevelt Island is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Jamaica to Roosevelt Island?

The fastest way to get from Jamaica to Roosevelt Island is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Jamaica and Roosevelt Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jamaica Av/144 St and arriving at Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Jamaica and Roosevelt Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jamaica and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Jamaica to Roosevelt Island?

The distance between Jamaica and Roosevelt Island is 11 miles. The road distance is 11.4 miles.

How do I travel from Jamaica to Roosevelt Island without a car?

The best way to get from Jamaica to Roosevelt Island without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs $5 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Jamaica to Roosevelt Island?

The train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminal takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Jamaica to Roosevelt Island bus from?

Jamaica to Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Jamaica Av/144 St station.

Where do I catch the Jamaica to Roosevelt Island train from?

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

Train or bus from Jamaica to Roosevelt Island?

The best way to get from Jamaica to Roosevelt Island is to train which takes 20 min and costs $5 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 1h 9m.

Where does the Jamaica to Roosevelt Island bus arrive?

Jamaica to Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd station.

Where does the Jamaica to Roosevelt Island train arrive?

Jamaica to Roosevelt Island train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.

Can I drive from Jamaica to Roosevelt Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Jamaica to Roosevelt Island is 11 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Jamaica to Roosevelt Island.

Where can I stay near Roosevelt Island?

There are 2970+ hotels available in Roosevelt Island.

Jamaica to Roosevelt Island - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain Babylon Branch / ...
20 min
$5–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jamaica Av/144 St to Queens Blvd/Northern Blvdbus Q60
1h 9m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Jamaica to Roosevelt Islandtaxi 11.4 mi
19 min
$45–60
Drive 11.4 mi
1. Drive from Jamaica to Roosevelt Islandcar 11.4 mi
19 min
$3
Subway
1. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd to Roosevelt Islandsubway F
23 min
$3

Jamaica to Roosevelt Island by train

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Distance: 10.9 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Jamaica, NY, USA and Roosevelt Island, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Jamaica Av/144 St to Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 9m.

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