Jamaica, Queens to Financial District by subway
Quick answer: Take a Manhattan-bound J train from Jamaica Center-York College to Broad St. The trip takes about 58 minutes door to door on a weekday (54 to 61 depending on the connection). The J train comes about every 8 minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Jamaica, Queens to Financial District
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- J J trainFrom Jamaica Center-York College, Manhattan-bound26 stops, about 52 min
- Get off at Broad St
- Financial DistrictWalk about 6 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take a Manhattan-bound J train from Jamaica Center-York College to Broad St. It's 26 stops, about 52 minutes.
- From Broad St, walk about 6 minutes to Financial District.
Other ways to go
- Take a Manhattan-bound E train from Jamaica Center-York College to World Trade Center: about 61 minutes.
- Take a Manhattan-bound E train from Jamaica Center-York College to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, then take a downtown A train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Fulton St: about 59 minutes.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | J train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 60 min | About every 8 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 59 min | About every 8 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 58 min | About every 10 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 75 minutes, and the J train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after Fulton St. The next stop is Broad St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- FiDi = Financial District. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer (J platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Broad St (J platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations. Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Jamaica, Queens to Financial District: common questions
How do I get from Jamaica, Queens to Financial District by public transit?
Take a Manhattan-bound J train from Jamaica Center-York College to Broad St.
How long does it take?
About 58 minutes door to door on a weekday, 54 to 61 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 59 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The J train goes all the way.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 75 minutes, and the J train comes about every 20 minutes.
How much does it cost?
Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Related routes
- Jamaica, Queens to Midtown Manhattan
- Jamaica, Queens to Downtown Brooklyn
- Jamaica, Queens to Long Island City
- LaGuardia Airport to Financial District
- Empire State Building to Financial District
- Central Park to Financial District
- All New York routes
Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- MTA: subway and bus fares
- MTA subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
- Financial District: visitor information
Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.
Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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