What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island City to Jamaica?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island City to Jamaica is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island City to Jamaica?

The fastest way to get from Long Island City to Jamaica is to train which takes 15 min and costs $4 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island City and Jamaica?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queens Plaza South/28 St and arriving at Sutphin Blvd/Liberty Av. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Long Island City and Jamaica?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hunterspoint Avenue and arriving at Jamaica. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Long Island City to Jamaica?

The distance between Long Island City and Jamaica is 9 miles. The road distance is 10.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Long Island City to Jamaica without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs $4 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Long Island City to Jamaica?

The train from Hunterspoint Avenue to Jamaica takes 15 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Long Island City to Jamaica bus from?

Long Island City to Jamaica bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Queens Plaza South/28 St station.

Where do I catch the Long Island City to Jamaica train from?

Long Island City to Jamaica train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hunterspoint Avenue station.

Train or bus from Long Island City to Jamaica?

The best way to get from Long Island City to Jamaica is to train which takes 15 min and costs $4 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Long Island City to Jamaica bus arrive?

Long Island City to Jamaica bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Sutphin Blvd/Liberty Av station.

Where does the Long Island City to Jamaica train arrive?

Long Island City to Jamaica train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.

Can I drive from Long Island City to Jamaica?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island City to Jamaica is 11 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Long Island City to Jamaica.

Where can I stay near Jamaica?

There are 2584+ hotels available in Jamaica.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hunterspoint Avenue to Jamaicatrain Oyster Bay Branch / ...
15 min
$4–8
Drive 10.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Long Island City to Jamaicacar 10.8 mi
15 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Plaza South/28 St to Sutphin Blvd/Liberty Avbus Q60
1h 5m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Long Island City to Jamaicataxi 10.8 mi
15 min
$45–55
Subway
1. Take the subway from Court Sq-23 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway E
23 min
$3

Long Island City to Jamaica by train

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Distance: 8.6 mi
Duration: 15 min

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Hunterspoint Avenue to Jamaica hourly. Tickets cost $4–8 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Queens Plaza South/28 St to Sutphin Blvd/Liberty Av every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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