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How to get fromJersey City to Jamaicaby train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Jersey City to Jamaica by train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain train Path
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train Port Jefferson Branch / ...
    53 min
    $8–13

  2. Drive 16.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jersey City to Jamaicacar car 16.5 mi
    31 min
    $3–5

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway subway E
    1h 23m
    $10–25

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Jamaicataxi taxi 16.5 mi
    31 min
    $65–80

Jersey City to Jamaica by train and foot

Calendar867Weekly Services
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 18.4 mi
  • Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Jamaica, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Journal Square to Jamaica via 33rd Street and New York Penn Station in around 53 min.

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