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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Jamaica is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Jamaica is to train which takes 21 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Jamaica?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue and arriving at Sutphin Blvd/Liberty Av. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Jamaica?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Jamaica. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Manhattan to Jamaica?

The distance between Manhattan and Jamaica is 11 miles. The road distance is 13.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan to Jamaica without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs $5 - $9.

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

The train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Jamaica bus from?

Manhattan to Jamaica bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Jamaica train from?

Manhattan to Jamaica train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Train or bus from Manhattan to Jamaica?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Jamaica is to train which takes 21 min and costs $5 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 1h 13m.

Where does the Manhattan to Jamaica bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manhattan to Jamaica train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manhattan to Jamaica?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Jamaica is 13 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Manhattan to Jamaica.

Where can I stay near Jamaica?

There are 3361+ hotels available in Jamaica.

Manhattan to Jamaica - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and subway

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch / ...
21 min
$5–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Sutphin Blvd/Liberty Avbus Q60
1h 13m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Jamaicataxi 13.1 mi
24 min
$50–65
Drive 13.1 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan to Jamaicacar 13.1 mi
24 min
$3–4
Subway
1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway E
27 min
$3

Manhattan to Jamaica by train

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Distance: 10.9 mi
Duration: 21 min

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Sutphin Blvd/Liberty Av every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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