The average train between Jackson Heights and Upper East Side takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 18 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Jackson Heights to Upper East Side. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 10 minutes between Jackson Heights and Upper East Side. The earliest departure is at 1:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Jackson Heights is at 11:09 AM which arrives into Upper East Side at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Jackson Heights to Upper East Side. However, there are services departing from Jackson Heights station and arriving at Upper East Side station via Lexington Av/63 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
Jackson Heights to Upper East Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av station.
Jackson Heights to Upper East Side train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86th Street station.
The distance between Jackson Heights and Upper East Side is 6.1 km. The road distance is 10 km.
You can take a subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 86th Street via Lexington Av/63 St in around 24 min.