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How to get fromJamaica to Terminal 8by tram, bus, taxi or towncar

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There are 5 ways to get from Jamaica to Terminal 8 by tram, bus, taxi, or towncar

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 8tramAirTrain
    15 min
    $9
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hillside Av/179 St to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8busQ3
    43 min
    $2–7
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jamaica to Terminal 8taxi4.3 mi
    7 min
    $25–31
  4. Towncar

    1. Take a town car from Jamaica to New York JFK Airporttowncar4.8 mi
    7 min
    $35–55
  5. Tram via Terminal 1

    1. Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 1tramAirTrain
    15 min
    $9

Jamaica to Terminal 8 by tram and foot

Calendar1697Weekly Services
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Jamaica, NY, USA and Terminal 8, NY, USA?

JFK Airtrain operates a vehicle from Jamaica Station to Terminal 8 every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $9 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Hillside Av/179 St to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 42 min.

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