How to get from Jamaica to Long Island City by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Jamaica to Long Island City in Queens, take the Q6 bus from Sutphin Blvd/Tuskegee Airmen Way station to Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av station. Next, take the OYSTER BAY BRANCH train from Jamaica station to Hunterspoint Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $11.15.

38min$11.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q6Q6
Train - OYSTER BAY BRANCH
Walk to Long Island City
Leaves from Sutphin Blvd/Tuskegee Airmen Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/Tuskegee Airmen Way
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q6Q6
    Wait for bus
    Q6
    Archer Av Via Sutphin Bl
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - OYSTER BAY BRANCHOYSTER BAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    OYSTER BAY BRANCH
    Hunterspoint Avenue
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hunterspoint Avenue
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Long Island City
    Walk to
    Long Island City
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via Q60 and MONTAUK BRANCH

To get from Jamaica to Long Island City in Queens, take the Q60 bus from Sutphin Blvd/Tuskegee Airmen Way station to Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av station. Next, take the MONTAUK BRANCH train from Jamaica station to Hunterspoint Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $11.15.

40min$11.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q60Q60
Train - MONTAUK BRANCH
Walk to Long Island City
Leaves from Sutphin Blvd/Tuskegee Airmen Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/Tuskegee Airmen Way
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q60Q60
    Wait for bus
    Q60
    East Midtown 2 Av Via Queens Bl
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MONTAUK BRANCHMONTAUK BRANCH
    Wait for train
    MONTAUK BRANCH
    Long Island City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hunterspoint Avenue
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Long Island City
    Walk to
    Long Island City
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jamaica to Long Island City

The distance between Jamaica, Queens and Long Island City, Queens is approximately 9.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jamaica to Long Island City by bus 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 Jamaica

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

Bus stations close to Jamaica:

  • Liberty Av /Inwood St
  • Lakewood Av/Princeton St
  • Lakewood Av/Pinegrove St

Public transit stations close to Long Island City, Queens

Long Island City is located at Long Island City, Queens and the nearest public transit station is 21 St/Jackson Av.

Subway stations close to Long Island City:

  • Court Sq
  • 21 St
  • Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av

Train stations close to Long Island City:

  • Hunterspoint Avenue

Bus stations close to Long Island City:

  • 21 St/Jackson Av
  • Jackson Av/21 St
  • 49 Av/21 St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via Q60 and MONTAUK BRANCH

To get from Jamaica to Long Island City in Queens, take the Q60 bus from Sutphin Blvd/Tuskegee Airmen Way station to Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av station. Next, take the MONTAUK BRANCH train from Jamaica station to Hunterspoint Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $11.15.

40min$11.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q60Q60
Train - MONTAUK BRANCH
Walk to Long Island City
Leaves from Sutphin Blvd/Tuskegee Airmen Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/Tuskegee Airmen Way
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q60Q60
    Wait for bus
    Q60
    East Midtown 2 Av Via Queens Bl
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MONTAUK BRANCHMONTAUK BRANCH
    Wait for train
    MONTAUK BRANCH
    Long Island City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hunterspoint Avenue
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Long Island City
    Walk to
    Long Island City
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Jamaica to Long Island City?

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line Q6, Bus line OYSTER BAY BRANCH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Jamaica to Long Island City?

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Bus line Q60, Bus line MONTAUK BRANCH.

  • Is there a direct bus between Jamaica and Long Island City?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Jamaica to Long Island City?

    The Q6 bus line goes from Sutphin Blvd/Tuskegee Airmen Way station near Jamaica in New York - New Jersey to Archer Av Via Sutphin Bl station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Archer Av Via Sutphin Bl station near Long Island City in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Jamaica to Long Island City by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Jamaica in New York - New Jersey and Long Island City in Queens by bus and train is about 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Jamaica to get to Long Island City?

    Get on the Q6 bus from the Sutphin Blvd/Tuskegee Airmen Way stop near Jamaica in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Jamaica and Long Island City?

    Get off the bus at the Archer Av Via Sutphin Bl station, which is closest to Long Island City in Queens.

  • When is the first subway from Jamaica to Long Island City?

    The first subway from Jamaica in New York - New Jersey to Long Island City in Queens is 8 Avenue Local. It leaves the Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport station at 12:34 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Jamaica to Long Island City?

    The ride from Jamaica to Long Island City costs $11.15.

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