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LIRR · Babylon Branch · Direct
Jamaica Zone 3 Grand Central Zone 1
- Travel time
- 20 min
- Peak
- $7.25
- Off-peak
- $5.25
- Weekday trains
- 103
Trains run direct from Jamaica to Grand Central on the Babylon Branch, no change of train. The trip takes 18 to 22 minutes and covers 9.5 miles with 1 stops in between. There are 103 trains each weekday, roughly one every 11 minutes, with the first at 12:50 AM and the last at 12:12 AM. A one-way ticket costs $7.25 at peak and $5.25 off-peak.
Service
Jamaica → Grand Central- Weekday
- 103 trains
- Sat / Sun
- 57 / 73
- First train
- 12:50 AM
- Last train
- 12:12 AM
- Typical gap
- 11 min
- Distance
- 9.5 mi
- Fastest
- 18 min
- Slowest
- 22 min
Calling points
3 stops in between- JamaicaZone 3 · departs
- Kew GardensZone 1
- Forest HillsZone 1
- WoodsideZone 1
- Grand CentralZone 1 · arrives
Fares
Zone 3 to Zone 1- One-way peak
- $7.25
- One-way off-peak
- $5.25
- Senior / disabled
- $3.50
- Day pass weekday
- $14.50
- Weekly
- $81.50
- Monthly
- $207.00
Source: MTA LIRR fare chart, effective January 4 2026.
Questions
Jamaica to Grand CentralHow long is the train from Jamaica to Grand Central?
Between 18 and 22 minutes, typically 20.
How much does it cost?
$7.25 one-way at peak and $5.25 off-peak.
Do I need to change trains?
No. All 103 weekday trains run direct on the Babylon Branch.
What is the first and last train?
The first leaves Jamaica at 12:50 AM and the last at 12:12 AM. Weekend service runs 57 trains on Saturday and 73 on Sunday.