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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dover to New York Penn Stationtrain train Mne
    2h 34m
    $10–36

  2. Drive  44.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockaway to Jamaicacar car 44.1 mi
    1h 5m
    $8–11

  3. Line 880 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from W Main St At Wall St to Rail Station Parking Lot Off Morris Stbus bus 880
    2. Take the bus from Convent Station, NJ to NYC - 43th St & Madison Avebus bus Nj
    3h 13m
    $46–79

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rockaway to Jamaicataxi taxi 44.1 mi
    1h 5m
    $170–210

  5. Line 880 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from W Main St At Wall St to Rail Station Parking Lot Off Morris Stbus bus 880
    2. Take the train from Morristown to New York Penn Stationtrain train Mne
    2h 39m
    $11–37

Rockaway to Jamaica by bus and train

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration2h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 57.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Rockaway, NJ, USA and Jamaica, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Dover to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–21 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Main St At Wall St to Jamaica via Rail Station Parking Lot Off Morris St, Morristown, Convent, Convent Station, NJ, NYC - 43th St & Madison Ave, and Grand Central Terminal in around 3h 13m.

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