The average train between Upper East Side and Jackson Heights takes 25 min and the fastest train takes 18 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Upper East Side to Jackson Heights. 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 15 minutes between Upper East Side and Jackson Heights. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Upper East Side is at 2:15 PM which arrives into Jackson Heights at 2:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 25 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Upper East Side to Jackson Heights. However, there are services departing from Upper East Side station and arriving at Jackson Heights station via Lexington Av/63 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25 min.
Upper East Side to Jackson Heights train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86th Street station.
Upper East Side to Jackson Heights train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av station.
The distance between Upper East Side and Jackson Heights is 6.1 km. The road distance is 10 km.
You can take a subway from 86th Street to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av via Lexington Av/63 St in around 25 min.