What is the cheapest way to get from New York, NY to Jamaica?

The cheapest way to get from New York, NY to Jamaica is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New York, NY to Jamaica?

The fastest way to get from New York, NY to Jamaica is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between New York, NY and Jamaica?

No, there is no direct bus from New York, NY to Jamaica. However, there are services departing from Allen St/Delancey St and arriving at Jamaica Av/144 Pl via Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

Is there a direct train between New York, NY and Jamaica?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from East Broadway and arriving at Sutphin Blvd. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from New York, NY to Jamaica?

The distance between New York, NY and Jamaica is 15 miles. The road distance is 11.1 miles.

How do I travel from New York, NY to Jamaica without a car?

The best way to get from New York, NY to Jamaica without a car is to subway which takes 51 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from New York, NY to Jamaica?

The subway from East Broadway to Sutphin Blvd takes 46 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the New York, NY to Jamaica bus from?

New York, NY to Jamaica bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the New York, NY to Jamaica train from?

New York, NY to Jamaica train services, operated by MTA, depart from East Broadway station.

Where does the New York, NY to Jamaica bus arrive?

New York, NY to Jamaica bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Jamaica Av/144 Pl station.

Where does the New York, NY to Jamaica train arrive?

New York, NY to Jamaica train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Sutphin Blvd station.

Can I drive from New York, NY to Jamaica?

Yes, the driving distance between New York, NY to Jamaica is 11 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from New York, NY to Jamaica.

Where can I stay near Jamaica?

There are 2927+ hotels available in Jamaica.

New York, NY to Jamaica - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from New York, NY to Jamaica by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from East Broadway to Sutphin Blvdsubway F / ...
51 min
$3
Drive 11 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from New York, NY to Jamaicacar 11 mi
20 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal to Jamaica Av/144 Plbus Q54
1h 29m
$3–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York, NY to Jamaicataxi 11 mi
20 min
$45–55
Subway via Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport
1. Take the subway from Bowery to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway J / ...
54 min
$3

New York, NY to Jamaica by foot and subway

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Distance: 14.8 mi
Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Jamaica, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from East Broadway to Sutphin Blvd every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal to Jamaica Av/144 Pl every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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