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How to get from California Street to Jamaica by bus?

By bus

To get from California Street to Jamaica in Queens, take the N35 bus from Grand Ave + Joy Blvd station to Grand Ave + Merrick Road station. Next, take the N4 bus from Grand Av / Merrick station to Parsons Bl / Archer station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

80min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - N35N35
Bus - N4N4
Walk to Jamaica
Leaves from Grand Ave + Joy Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand Ave + Joy Blvd
    ID 972
    0.63 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - N35N35
    Wait for bus
    N35
    Baldwin Harbor
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand Ave + Merrick Road
    ID MKGR
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - N4N4
    Wait for bus
    N4
    Jamaica
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parsons Bl / Archer
    ID 3679
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to Jamaica
    Walk to
    Jamaica
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from California Street to Jamaica in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the N35 bus from Grand Ave + Joy Blvd station to Grand Ave + Baldwin LIRR Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BABYLON BRANCH train and finally take the Q30 bus from Archer Av/Sutphin Pl station to Archer Av/158 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $13.30.

73min$13.30
Walk to bus station
Bus - N35N35
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Bus - Q30Q30
Walk to Jamaica
Leaves from Grand Ave + Joy Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand Ave + Joy Blvd
    ID 972
    0.63 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - N35N35
    Wait for bus
    N35
    Baldwin Harbor
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand Ave + Baldwin LIRR Station
    ID 961a
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baldwin
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BABYLON BRANCHBABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Archer Av/Sutphin Pl
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - Q30Q30
    Wait for bus
    Q30
    Little Neck Little Neck Pky
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archer Av/158 St
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Jamaica
    Walk to
    Jamaica
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from California Street to Jamaica

The distance between California Street, Queens and Jamaica, Queens is approximately 13.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from California Street to Jamaica by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to California Street

California Street is located at California Street, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Grand Ave + Joy Blvd.

Train stations close to California Street:

  • Rockville Centre
  • Baldwin
  • Lakeview

Bus stations close to California Street:

  • Grand Ave + Joy Blvd
  • Grand Ave. & Williams St.
  • Grand Ave + Sprague St

Public transit stations close to Jamaica, Queens

Jamaica is located at Jamaica, Queens and the nearest public transit station is 153 St /Jamaica Av.

Subway stations close to Jamaica:

  • Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport
  • Sutphin Blvd

Train stations close to Jamaica:

  • Jamaica

Bus stations close to Jamaica:

  • 153 St /Jamaica Av
  • Archer Av/Teardrop Canopy
  • Jamaica Av/Parsons Blvd

By bus and train

To get from California Street to Jamaica in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the N35 bus from Grand Ave + Joy Blvd station to Grand Ave + Baldwin LIRR Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BABYLON BRANCH train and finally take the Q30 bus from Archer Av/Sutphin Pl station to Archer Av/158 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $13.30.

73min$13.30
Walk to bus station
Bus - N35N35
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Bus - Q30Q30
Walk to Jamaica
Leaves from Grand Ave + Joy Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand Ave + Joy Blvd
    ID 972
    0.63 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - N35N35
    Wait for bus
    N35
    Baldwin Harbor
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand Ave + Baldwin LIRR Station
    ID 961a
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baldwin
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BABYLON BRANCHBABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Archer Av/Sutphin Pl
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - Q30Q30
    Wait for bus
    Q30
    Little Neck Little Neck Pky
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archer Av/158 St
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Jamaica
    Walk to
    Jamaica
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from California Street to Jamaica?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line N35, Bus line N4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from California Street to Jamaica?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line N35, Bus line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line Q30.

  • Is there a direct bus between California Street and Jamaica?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from California Street to Jamaica?

    The N35 bus line goes from Grand Ave + Joy Blvd station near California Street in South Hempstead, Ny to Baldwin Harbor station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Parsons Bl / Archer station near Jamaica in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from California Street to Jamaica by bus?

    The total travel time between California Street in South Hempstead, Ny and Jamaica in Queens by bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the N35 bus from the Grand Ave + Joy Blvd stop near California Street in South Hempstead, Ny.

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

    Get off the bus at the Parsons Bl / Archer stop, which is closest to Jamaica in Queens.

  • How much is the bus fare from California Street to Jamaica?

    The ride from California Street to Jamaica costs $2.90.

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