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

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Jamaica Station is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Jamaica Station is to subway which takes 1 min and costs $3.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Archer Av/160 St and arriving at Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and arriving at Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 min.

How far is it from Long Island to Jamaica Station?

The distance between Long Island and Jamaica Station is 1949 feet. The road distance is 9.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Long Island to Jamaica Station without a car is to subway which takes 1 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport takes 1 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Long Island to Jamaica Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Archer Av/160 St station.

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

Long Island to Jamaica Station train services, operated by MTA, depart from Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer station.

Train or bus from Long Island to Jamaica Station?

The best way to get from Long Island to Jamaica Station is to bus which takes 10 min and costs $3 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $24 and takes 58 min.

Where does the Long Island to Jamaica Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Long Island to Jamaica Station train arrive?

Long Island to Jamaica Station train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Jamaica Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Jamaica Station is 10 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Long Island to Jamaica Station.

Where can I stay near Jamaica Station?

There are 2593+ hotels available in Jamaica Station.

Long Island to Jamaica Station - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Long Island to Jamaica Station by subway, bus, taxi, car, foot, or train

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway E / ...
1 min
$3
Drive 9.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Jamaica Stationcar 9.6 mi
16 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Archer Av/160 St to Archer Av/Sutphin Blvdbus Q20 / ...
10 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Jamaica Stationtaxi 9.6 mi
16 min
$40–50
Walk
1. Take the walk from Archer Av/160 St to Jamaica Stationwalk 3,660 ft
13 min
Train
1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Jamaicatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
58 min
$11–24

Long Island to Jamaica Station by subway

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What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Jamaica Station, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Archer Av/160 St to Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 6 min.

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