How to get from Jamaica to Harlem by bus, subway and train?

From Jamaica to Harlem by bus, subway and train

To get from Jamaica to Harlem in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the Q44-SBS bus from Archer Av/153 St station to Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BABYLON BRANCH train and finally take the 2 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $11.15.

46min$11.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q44-SBSQ44-SBS
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Subway - 2
Leaves from Archer Av/153 St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Archer Av/153 St
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q44-SBSQ44-SBS
    Wait for bus
    Q44-SBS
    Select Bus Whitestone Parsons Bl- 14 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    18 min
  • 7
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station 125 St
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Jamaica to Harlem by bus, subway and train via Q44-SBS, BABYLON BRANCH and 3

To get from Jamaica to Harlem in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the Q44-SBS bus from Archer Av/153 St station to Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BABYLON BRANCH train and finally take the 3 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $11.15.

47min$11.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q44-SBSQ44-SBS
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Subway - 3
Leaves from Archer Av/153 St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Archer Av/153 St
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q44-SBSQ44-SBS
    Wait for bus
    Q44-SBS
    Select Bus Whitestone Parsons Bl- 14 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    18 min
  • 7
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station 125 St
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jamaica to Harlem
The distance between Jamaica, Manhattan and Harlem, Manhattan is approximately 16.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jamaica to Harlem by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Jamaica

Jamaica is located at Jamaica, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Archer Av/158 St.

Subway stations close to Jamaica:

  • Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport
  • Sutphin Blvd
  • Parsons Blvd

Train stations close to Jamaica:

  • Jamaica

Bus stations close to Jamaica:

  • Archer Av/158 St
  • Archer Av/153 St
  • Archer Av/Teardrop Canopy
Public transit stations close to Harlem, Manhattan

Harlem is located at West 125th Street, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Malcolm X Blvd/W 127 St.

Subway stations close to Harlem:

  • 116 St
  • 125 St

Train stations close to Harlem:

  • Harlem-125th St.

Bus stations close to Harlem:

  • Malcolm X Blvd/W 127 St
  • Malcolm X Blvd/W 129 St
  • Lenox Ave & W 125th St
Related Routes

Alternative route from Jamaica to Harlem by bus, subway and train via Q44-SBS, BABYLON BRANCH and 3

To get from Jamaica to Harlem in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the Q44-SBS bus from Archer Av/153 St station to Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BABYLON BRANCH train and finally take the 3 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $11.15.

47min$11.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q44-SBSQ44-SBS
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Subway - 3
Leaves from Archer Av/153 St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Archer Av/153 St
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q44-SBSQ44-SBS
    Wait for bus
    Q44-SBS
    Select Bus Whitestone Parsons Bl- 14 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    18 min
  • 7
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station 125 St
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Jamaica to Harlem?

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Bus line Q44-SBS, Bus line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Jamaica to Harlem?

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line Q44-SBS, Bus line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct bus between Jamaica and Harlem?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Jamaica to Harlem?

    The Q44-SBS bus line goes from Archer Av/153 St station near Jamaica in Queens to Select Bus Whitestone Parsons Bl- 14 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Select Bus Whitestone Parsons Bl- 14 Av station near Harlem in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Jamaica to Harlem by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Jamaica in Queens and Harlem in Manhattan by bus, train and subway is about 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Jamaica to get to Harlem?

    Get on the Q44-SBS bus from the Archer Av/153 St stop near Jamaica in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Jamaica and Harlem?

    Get off the bus at the Select Bus Whitestone Parsons Bl- 14 Av station, which is closest to Harlem in Manhattan.

  • How much is the total bus, train and subway fare from Jamaica to Harlem?

    The ride from Jamaica to Harlem costs $11.15.

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