Rome2Rio

Jackson Heights to Rutherford trains

Find Transport to Rutherford

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Jackson Heights and Rutherford takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. There is an hourly train service from Jackson Heights to Rutherford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

50 min
Duration
15 mi
Distance
$13
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain train
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Nec / ...
  3. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Rutherfordtrain train
1h 10m
$7–26

Jackson Heights to Rutherford train times

Trains run hourly between Jackson Heights and Rutherford. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Jackson Heights is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Rutherford at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit55 min • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit38 min • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit52 min • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit41 min • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit42 min • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit55 min • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit47 min • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit52 min • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit42 min • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 27m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit54 min • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit53 min • 2 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Jackson Heights to Rutherford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Jackson Heights to Rutherford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 15.3 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Jackson Heights, NY, USA and Rutherford, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Woodside to Rutherford via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 10m.

Operators