What is the cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Jamaica Station?

The cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Jamaica Station is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Jamaica Station?

The fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Jamaica Station is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Lower Manhattan and Jamaica Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Lower Manhattan to Jamaica Station. However, there are services departing from Allen St/Delancey St and arriving at Jamaica Av/147 Pl via Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Lower Manhattan and Jamaica Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bowery and arriving at Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Lower Manhattan to Jamaica Station?

The distance between Lower Manhattan and Jamaica Station is 12 miles. The road distance is 10.8 miles.

How do I travel from Lower Manhattan to Jamaica Station without a car?

The best way to get from Lower Manhattan to Jamaica Station without a car is to subway which takes 47 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Lower Manhattan to Jamaica Station?

The subway from Bowery to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport takes 47 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Lower Manhattan to Jamaica Station bus from?

Lower Manhattan to Jamaica Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Lower Manhattan to Jamaica Station train from?

Lower Manhattan to Jamaica Station train services, operated by MTA, depart from Bowery station.

Where does the Lower Manhattan to Jamaica Station bus arrive?

Lower Manhattan to Jamaica Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Jamaica Av/147 Pl station.

Where does the Lower Manhattan to Jamaica Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lower Manhattan to Jamaica Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Lower Manhattan to Jamaica Station is 11 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Lower Manhattan to Jamaica Station.

Where can I stay near Jamaica Station?

There are 3287+ hotels available in Jamaica Station.

Lower Manhattan to Jamaica Station - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Lower Manhattan to Jamaica Station by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Bowery to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway J / ...
47 min
$3
Drive 10.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lower Manhattan to Jamaica Stationcar 10.7 mi
20 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal to Jamaica Av/147 Plbus Q54
1h 31m
$3–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lower Manhattan to Jamaica Stationtaxi 10.7 mi
20 min
$40–55

Lower Manhattan to Jamaica Station by subway

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Distance: 11.5 mi
Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Lower Manhattan, NY, USA and Jamaica Station, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Bowery to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal to Jamaica Av/147 Pl every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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