How to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jamaica by subway?

From Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jamaica by subway

Take one direct subway from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jamaica in Queens: take the E subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

45min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - E
Walk to Jamaica
Leaves from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to Jamaica
    Walk to
    Jamaica
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jamaica by bus and subway

To get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jamaica in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the Q subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Lexington Av/63 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the F subway and finally take the Q44-SBS bus from Sutphin Blvd/Hillside Av station to Archer Av/158 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

49min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - Q
Subway - F
Bus - Q44-SBSQ44-SBS
Walk to Jamaica
Leaves from Times Sq-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    96 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/63 St
    6 min
  • 4
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Jamaica-179 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sutphin Blvd
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/Hillside Av
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - Q44-SBSQ44-SBS
    Wait for bus
    Q44-SBS
    Select Bus Jamaica Via Main St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archer Av/158 St
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Jamaica
    Walk to
    Jamaica
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jamaica

The distance between Port Authority Bus Terminal, Queens and Jamaica, Queens is approximately 12.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jamaica by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Port Authority Bus Terminal

Port Authority Bus Terminal is located at West 41st Street, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Times Sq-42 St.

Subway stations close to Port Authority Bus Terminal:

  • Times Sq-42 St
  • 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
  • 34 St-Penn Station

Bus stations close to Port Authority Bus Terminal:

  • W 42 St/8 Av
  • Port Authority Bus Terminal
  • W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal

Public transit stations close to Jamaica, Queens

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

Subway stations close to Jamaica:

  • Parsons Blvd
  • Sutphin Blvd
  • Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer

Train stations close to Jamaica:

  • Jamaica

Bus stations close to Jamaica:

  • Archer Av/158 St
  • Archer Av/153 St
  • Jamaica Center/Bay D

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From Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jamaica by bus and subway

To get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jamaica in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the Q subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Lexington Av/63 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the F subway and finally take the Q44-SBS bus from Sutphin Blvd/Hillside Av station to Archer Av/158 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

49min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - Q
Subway - F
Bus - Q44-SBSQ44-SBS
Walk to Jamaica
Leaves from Times Sq-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    96 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/63 St
    6 min
  • 4
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Jamaica-179 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sutphin Blvd
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/Hillside Av
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - Q44-SBSQ44-SBS
    Wait for bus
    Q44-SBS
    Select Bus Jamaica Via Main St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archer Av/158 St
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Jamaica
    Walk to
    Jamaica
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jamaica?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jamaica?

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Bus line Q, Bus line F, Bus line Q44-SBS.

  • Is there a direct subway between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Jamaica?

    Yes, there’s a direct subway going from Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan to Jamaica in Queens in 45 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jamaica?

    The E subway line goes from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station near Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer station near Jamaica in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jamaica by subway?

    The total travel time between Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan and Jamaica in Queens by subway is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Port Authority Bus Terminal to get to Jamaica?

    Get on the E subway from the 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station near Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Jamaica?

    Get off the subway at the Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer station, which is closest to Jamaica in Queens.

  • When is the first subway from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jamaica?

    The first subway from Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan to Jamaica in Queens is 8 Avenue Local. It leaves the 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station at 8:14 PM.

  • When is the first train from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jamaica?

    The first train from Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan to Jamaica in Queens is Far Rockaway Branch. It leaves the 34 St-Penn Station station at 12:23 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jamaica?

    The ride from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jamaica costs $2.90.

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