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There are 5 ways to get from Jackson Heights to White Plains by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train Harlem
    1h 12m
    $12–21

  2. Drive  23.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson Heights to White Plainscar car 23.5 mi
    34 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from 82 St/Northern Blvd to E 60 St/Lexington Avbus bus Q32
    2. Take the bus from Bedford Park Blvd @ Jerome Ave to Ej Conroy Dr @ Main Stbus bus 20 / ...
    2h 56m
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jackson Heights to White Plainstaxi taxi 23.5 mi
    34 min
    $80–100

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Astoria Blvd North/77 St to E 125 St/Park Avbus bus M60-Sbs
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to White Plainstrain train Harlem
    1h 20m
    $11–21

Jackson Heights to White Plains by train

Calendar301Weekly Trains
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Jackson Heights, NY, USA and White Plains, NY, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plains every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $9–15 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 82 St/Northern Blvd to Ej Conroy Dr @ Main St via E 60 St/Lexington Av, Lexington Avenue/59th Street, Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College, and Bedford Park Blvd @ Jerome Ave in around 2h 56m.

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