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How to get fromManhattan to Jamaica Bayby subway, ferry, unknown, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Manhattan to Jamaica Bay by subway, ferry, unknown, or bus

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  1. Line 4 subway, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the subway from 86th Street to Bowling Greensubway subway 4 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Liberty Island to Jamaica Bayunknown unknown
    1h 30m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 63 St to Battery Pl/Washington Stbus bus M20
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Liberty Island to Jamaica Bayunknown unknown
    1h 59m

  3. Line 1 subway, ferry, travel

    1. Take the subway from 86 St to South Ferrysubway subway 1
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Liberty Island to Jamaica Bayunknown unknown
    1h 51m

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  • Distance: 21.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Manhattan to Jamaica Bay. However, you can take the line 4 subway to Bowling Green, walk to Battery Park, take the ferry to Liberty Island, then travel to Jamaica Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway/W 63 St to Jamaica Bay via Battery Pl/Washington St, Battery Park, and Liberty Island in around 1h 59m.

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