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How to get fromManhattan to South Jamaicaby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain train Far Rockaway Branch / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/91 Av to Sutphin Blvd/Foch Blvdbus bus Q6
    35 min
    $8–17

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to 108 Av/Sutphin Blvdbus bus Q60
    1h 15m
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to South Jamaicataxi taxi 14.5 mi
    25 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 14.5 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan to South Jamaicacar car 14.5 mi
    25 min
    $3–4

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway subway E
    2. Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/91 Av to Sutphin Blvd/Foch Blvdbus bus Q6
    42 min
    $6–11

Manhattan to South Jamaica by train and bus

Calendar998Weekly Services
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.8 mi
  • Duration: 35 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to 108 Av/Sutphin Blvd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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