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York College, City University of New York - - Transportation

The closest major airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport, located in New York, NY, about 3 miles from the center of Jamaica, NY.

Getting around in Jamaica, Queens, NY

There are 12 New York City Subway routes that traverse Queens, serving 81 stations on seven main lines. The New York City Subway's IND Queens Boulevard Line (E F) terminates at 179th Street, east of Jamaica's central business district.

There are also about 100 local bus routes running within Queens, and another 15 express routes shuttle commuters between Queens and Manhattan, operating under the MTA New York City Bus and MTA Bus brands. Jamaica's bus network serves eastern Queens, and most of the bus lines terminate at the 165th Street Bus Terminal or the Jamaica Center subway station.

Besides bus or subway, depending on distance or preference, one can also drive, walk or ride the bike, to get around in Jamaica.

Jamaica's major streets, include: Jamaica Avenue, Hillside Avenue, Archer Avenue, Liberty Avenue, Parsons Boulevard, Merrick Boulevard, Guy R. Brewer Boulevard (formerly known as New York Boulevard), and Sutphin Boulevard, and, also, the Van Wyck Expressway (I-678) and the Grand Central Parkway.

How to get to York College, City University of New York campus?

Easy! Just follow the driving directions listed below!

From John F. Kennedy International Airport: Head north and make a slight right toward Van Wyck Expy. Take the ramp onto Van Wyck Expy and continue onto I-678 N. Take exit 4, toward Liberty Avenue, and merge onto Van Wyck Expressway State Rd E. Turn right at Liberty Avenue and left at Guy R Brewer Blvd. York College will be on the right.