What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Jamaica?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Jamaica is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Jamaica?

The fastest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Jamaica is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Jamaica?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 40 St and arriving at Linden Blvd/Van Wyck Expwy. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Jamaica?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Jamaica. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Jamaica?

The distance between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Jamaica is 11 miles. The road distance is 12.9 miles.

How long does it take to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Jamaica?

The train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Times Square–42nd Street Station to Jamaica bus from?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Jamaica bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 40 St station.

Where do I catch the Times Square–42nd Street Station to Jamaica train from?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Jamaica train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Train or bus from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Jamaica?

The best way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Jamaica is to train which takes 29 min and costs $5 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 1h 8m.

Where does the Times Square–42nd Street Station to Jamaica bus arrive?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Jamaica bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Linden Blvd/Van Wyck Expwy station.

Where does the Times Square–42nd Street Station to Jamaica train arrive?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Jamaica train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.

Can I drive from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Jamaica?

Yes, the driving distance between Times Square–42nd Street Station to Jamaica is 13 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Jamaica.

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There are 6 ways to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Jamaica by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch / ...
29 min
$5–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 40 St to Linden Blvd/Van Wyck Expwybus Qm63
1h 8m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Jamaicataxi 12.8 mi
19 min
$50–65
Drive 12.8 mi
1. Drive from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Jamaicacar 12.8 mi
19 min
$3–4
Subway
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Sutphin Blvdsubway F / ...
32 min
$3
Bus via Lefferts Blvd/Liberty Av
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 44 St to Lefferts Blvd/Liberty Avbus Qm18
1h 9m
$3–8

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Jamaica by foot and train

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Distance: 11.3 mi
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Times Square–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and Jamaica, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 40 St to Linden Blvd/Van Wyck Expwy every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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