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How to get fromJackson Heights to Upper East Sideby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Jackson Heights to Upper East Side by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Astoria Blvd/82 St to 1 St/27 Avbus bus Q19
    19 min
    $3–8

  2. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway subway M / ...
    2. Take the subway from Lexington Av/63 St to 86th Streetsubway subway Q / ...
    24 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jackson Heights to Upper East Sidetaxi taxi 6.3 mi
    13 min
    $27–33

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Jackson Heights to Upper East Sidewalk walk 4.6 mi
    1h 22m

  5. Bus via E 60 St/Lexington Av

    1. Take the bus from 82 St/Northern Blvd to E 60 St/Lexington Avbus bus Q32
    1h 2m
    $6–10

Jackson Heights to Upper East Side by bus

Calendar291Weekly Buses
Duration19 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.5 mi
  • Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Jackson Heights, NY, USA and Upper East Side, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Astoria Blvd/82 St to 1 St/27 Av every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 86th Street via Lexington Av/63 St in around 24 min.

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