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How to get from Roosevelt Island to Jamaica Station by subway and train?

By subway and train

To get from Roosevelt Island to Jamaica Station in Queens, take the C subway from 86 St station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Jamaica station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $11.15.

53min$11.15
Walk to subway station
Subway - C
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCHRONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Ronkonkoma
  • 6
    Ride to train station Jamaica
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By subway

To get from Roosevelt Island to Jamaica Station in Queens, take the B subway from 86 St station to 7 Av station. Next, take the E subway from 7 Av station to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

56min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - B
Subway - E
Walk to Jamaica Station
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Brighton Beach
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7 Av
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    7 Av
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Jamaica Station
    Walk to
    Jamaica Station
    Jamaica Station, Queens, NY 11435, USA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Roosevelt Island to Jamaica Station

The distance between Roosevelt Island, Queens and Jamaica Station, Queens is approximately 14.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Roosevelt Island to Jamaica Station by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Roosevelt Island

Roosevelt Island is located at Roosevelt Island, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Central Park West/W 86 St.

Subway stations close to Roosevelt Island:

  • 86 St
  • 81 St-Museum Of Natural History
  • 96 St

Bus stations close to Roosevelt Island:

  • Central Park West/W 86 St
  • Central Park West/W 84 St
  • W 86 St/Central Park West

Public transit stations close to Jamaica Station, Queens

Jamaica Station is located at Jamaica Station, Queens, NY 11435, USA, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer.

Subway stations close to Jamaica Station:

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

Train stations close to Jamaica Station:

  • Jamaica

Bus stations close to Jamaica Station:

  • Sutphin Blvd/Jamaica Av
  • Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av
  • Sutphin Blvd/91 Av

By subway

To get from Roosevelt Island to Jamaica Station in Queens, take the B subway from 86 St station to 7 Av station. Next, take the E subway from 7 Av station to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

56min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - B
Subway - E
Walk to Jamaica Station
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Brighton Beach
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7 Av
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    7 Av
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Jamaica Station
    Walk to
    Jamaica Station
    Jamaica Station, Queens, NY 11435, USA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Jamaica Station?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line C, Bus line RONKONKOMA BRANCH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Roosevelt Island to Jamaica Station?

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line B, Bus line E.

  • Is there a direct subway between Roosevelt Island and Jamaica Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Roosevelt Island to Jamaica Station?

    The C subway line goes from 86 St station near Roosevelt Island in Manhattan to Euclid Av station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Euclid Av station near Jamaica Station in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Roosevelt Island to Jamaica Station by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Roosevelt Island in Manhattan and Jamaica Station in Queens by subway and train is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Roosevelt Island to get to Jamaica Station?

    Get on the C subway from the 86 St station near Roosevelt Island in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Roosevelt Island and Jamaica Station?

    Get off the subway at the Euclid Av station, which is closest to Jamaica Station in Queens.

  • How much is the subway fare from Roosevelt Island to Jamaica Station?

    The ride from Roosevelt Island to Jamaica Station costs $11.15.

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