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How to get fromJackson Heights to Jersey Cityby subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Jackson Heights to Jersey City by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the train from 33rd Street to Journal Squaretrain train Path
    45 min
    $7

  2. Drive 13 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson Heights to Jersey Citycar car 13 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway subway E
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Duncan Avebus bus 119
    1h 12m
    $10–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jackson Heights to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 13 mi
    22 min
    $45–60

Jackson Heights to Jersey City by subway and train

Calendar862Weekly Services
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.9 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

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

There is no direct connection from Jackson Heights to Jersey City. However, you can take the subway to 34 St-Herald Sq, walk to 33rd Street, then take the train to Journal Square. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Jfk Blvd At Duncan Ave via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 1h 12m.

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