There are 4 ways to get from Jamaica to Rye by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Ryetrain New Haven / ...
1h 23m$14–24Drive 25 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jamaica to Ryecar 25 mi
34 min$5–7Bus, line 61 bus
- Take the bus from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd to E 180 St/Devoe Avbus Q44-Sbs
- Take the bus from Fordham Rd @ 3 Rd Ave to Theodore Fremd Ave @ Locust Avebus 61
3h 58m$9–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jamaica to Ryetaxi 25 mi
34 min$95–120
Jamaica to Rye by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jamaica to Rye is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Jamaica to Rye is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Jamaica to Rye. However, there are services departing from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd and arriving at Theodore Fremd Ave @ Locust Ave via E 180 St/Boston Rd and Fordham Rd @ 3 Rd Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Jamaica to Rye. However, there are services departing from Jamaica and arriving at Rye via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Jamaica and Rye is 35 miles. The road distance is 25.1 miles.
The best way to get from Jamaica to Rye without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $14 - $24.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Jamaica to Rye, including transfers.
Jamaica to Rye bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd station.
Jamaica to Rye train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
The best way to get from Jamaica to Rye is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $14 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus and line 61 bus, which costs $9 - $19 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Jamaica, NY, USA and Rye, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Jamaica to Rye via Grand Central Terminal in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd to Theodore Fremd Ave @ Locust Ave via E 180 St/Devoe Av, E 180 St/Boston Rd, East Fordham Rd/3 Av, and Fordham Rd @ 3 Rd Ave in around 3h 58m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Rye
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
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
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 (914) 813-7777
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportation.westchestergov.com
Bus from Fordham Rd @ 3 Rd Ave to Theodore Fremd Ave @ Locust Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/bee-line-home
- Schedules at
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/timetables-and-maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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 Rye bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 180 St/Devoe Av station.
Jamaica to Rye train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jamaica to Rye is 25 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Jamaica to Rye.
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