How to get fromJackson Heights to City Islandby bus, subway, taxi, car, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Jackson Heights to City Island by bus, subway, taxi, car, or foot

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best
1. Take the bus from Northern Blvd/82 St to 39 Av/Main Stbus Q63 / ...
2. Take the bus from Main St/Roosevelt Av to Bruckner Blvd/Kearney Avbus Q50
1h 2m
$6–15
Drive 12.5 mi
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1. Drive from Jackson Heights to City Islandcar 12.5 mi
19 min
$3–4
Bus, line 6 subway
1. Take the bus from Ditmars Blvd/81 St to E 125 St/Lexington Avbus M60-Sbs
2. Take the subway from 125th Street to Pelham Bay Parksubway 6 / ...
1h 4m
$6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Jackson Heights to City Islandtaxi 12.5 mi
19 min
$45–60
Walk
1. Take the walk from Jackson Heights to City Islandwalk 14.6 mi
4h 42m

Jackson Heights to City Island by bus

421Weekly Buses

1h 2mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10.2 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Jackson Heights, NY, USA and City Island, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Northern Blvd/82 St to Bruckner Blvd/Kearney Av via 39 Av/Main St and Main St/Roosevelt Av in around 1h 2m.

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