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How to get fromLower Manhattan to Jackson Heightsby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lower Manhattan to Jackson Heights by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Broadway-Lafayette St to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Avsubway subway F / ...
    27 min
    $3

  2. Drive 8.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lower Manhattan to Jackson Heightscar car 8.2 mi
    13 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Centre St/Broome St to Madison Av/E 43 Stbus bus M1
    2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to 81 St/Northern Blvdbus bus Q32
    1h 28m
    $3–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lower Manhattan to Jackson Heightstaxi taxi 8.2 mi
    13 min
    $30–45

Lower Manhattan to Jackson Heights by subway

Calendar1764Weekly Subways
Duration27 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.1 mi
  • Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Lower Manhattan, NY, USA and Jackson Heights, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Broadway-Lafayette St to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Centre St/Broome St to 81 St/Northern Blvd via Madison Av/E 42 St in around 1h 28m.

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