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How to get fromJackson Heights to Upper West Sideby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 7 subway, line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 82 St-Jackson Hts to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 7
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86 Stsubway subway 1 / ...
    36 min
    $3

  2. Drive 6.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson Heights to Upper West Sidecar car 6.9 mi
    14 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Astoria Blvd North/77 St to W 106 St/Broadwaybus bus M60-Sbs
    2. Take the bus from Broadway/W 106 St to Broadway/W 86 Stbus bus M104
    1h 3m
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jackson Heights to Upper West Sidetaxi taxi 6.9 mi
    14 min
    $29–35

  5. Bus via 5 Av/W 58 St

    1. Take the bus from 82 St/Northern Blvd to 5 Av/W 58 Stbus bus Q32
    2. Take the bus from Central Park South/6 Av to Amsterdam Av/W 86 Stbus bus M7
    1h 32m
    $6–15

Jackson Heights to Upper West Side by subway

Calendar1617Weekly Subways
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

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

You can take a subway from 82 St-Jackson Hts to 86 St via 42 St-Times Square in around 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Astoria Blvd North/77 St to Broadway/W 86 St via W 106 St/Broadway and Broadway/W 106 St in around 1h 3m.

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