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

The cheapest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Jamaica Station is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Jamaica Station is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $50 - $65.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue and arriving at Jamaica Av/144 Pl. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

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

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 20 min.

How far is it from Midtown Manhattan to Jamaica Station?

The distance between Midtown Manhattan and Jamaica Station is 11 miles. The road distance is 12.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Jamaica Station without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs $5 - $9.

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

The train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Midtown Manhattan to Jamaica Station?

The best way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Jamaica Station is to train which takes 20 min and costs $5 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 1h 15m.

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Jamaica Station bus arrive?

Midtown Manhattan to Jamaica Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Jamaica Av/144 Pl station.

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Jamaica Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Midtown Manhattan to Jamaica Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Midtown Manhattan to Jamaica Station is 13 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Midtown Manhattan to Jamaica Station.

Where can I stay near Jamaica Station?

There are 3257+ hotels available in Jamaica Station.

Midtown Manhattan to Jamaica Station - 6 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Jamaica Station by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain Babylon Branch / ...
20 min
$5–9
Drive 12.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Midtown Manhattan to Jamaica Stationcar 12.5 mi
19 min
$3–4
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Roosevelt Av/61 Stbus Q32
2. Take the train from Woodside to Jamaicatrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
44 min
$6–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Jamaica Stationtaxi 12.5 mi
19 min
$50–65
Subway
1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway E
27 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Jamaica Av/144 Plbus Q60
1h 15m
$3–8

Midtown Manhattan to Jamaica Station by train

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Distance: 10.9 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA and Jamaica Station, 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 20 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Jamaica Av/144 Pl every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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