Student rides
CUNY York College rides home, airport runs & game day
Jamaica, New York· four-year· 5,000–9,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Jamaica and check trips posted by drivers already going your way. Book available seats at the listed price. The relay grid is informational; connected trips and low fares are not guaranteed.
Where can you go from campus?
Jamaica connects to the relay grid near New York, NY (11 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Jamaica → Philadelphia, PA93 mi · $10–$20
- Jamaica → Atlantic City, NJ111 mi · $15–$25
- Jamaica → Scranton, PA115 mi · $15–$25
- Jamaica → Springfield, MA140 mi · $20–$30
- Jamaica → Lancaster, PA150 mi · $20–$35
- Jamaica → Dover, DE156 mi · $20–$35
- Jamaica → Albany, NY156 mi · $20–$35
- Jamaica → Boston, MA221 mi · $30–$50
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Jamaica
CUNY York College student travel FAQ
- How do CUNY York College students get home for breaks?
- Browse trips leaving Jamaica and choose available seats at a driver-set price. Request your route if none fits. Relay connections depend on separate driver-posted trips.
- What does a ride from Jamaica cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Check for driver-posted trips that fit your airport and flight time, allowing a travel buffer. You can request a route, but a ride is not guaranteed.