Rome2Rio

How to get fromJackson Heights to Long Islandby subway, bus, taxi, car, or train

Find Transport to Long Island

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archersubway subway E
    17 min
    $3

  2. Drive  9.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson Heights to Brooklyncar car 9.8 mi
    19 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Northern Blvd/82 St to 39 Av/Main Stbus bus Q63 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Main St/39 Av to Archer Av/Parsons Blbus bus Q20 / ...
    54 min
    $3–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jackson Heights to Brooklyntaxi taxi 9.8 mi
    19 min
    $45–55

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Woodside to Ronkonkomatrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    1h 10m
    $12–27

Jackson Heights to Long Island by subway

Calendar1200Weekly Subways
Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Jackson Heights to Long Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 6.1 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Jackson Heights, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northern Blvd/82 St to Archer Av/Parsons Bl via Main St/39 Av in around 54 min.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Luton Airport into central London, How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London, and Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers