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How to get fromNew York to Jackson Heightsby train, bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from New York to Jackson Heights by train, bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Woodsidetrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    12 min
    $3–6

  2. Drive  7.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York to Jackson Heightscar car 7.6 mi
    17 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Roosevelt Av/61 Stbus bus Q32
    38 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York to Jackson Heightstaxi taxi 7.6 mi
    17 min
    $30–40

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Central to Terminal B - Laguardia Airportshuttle bus La Guardia Airport Shuttle
    49 min
    $33

  6. Subway

    1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Avsubway subway E / ...
    24 min
    $3

New York to Jackson Heights by train

Calendar622Weekly Trains
Duration12 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.2 mi
  • Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Jackson Heights, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from New York Penn Station to Woodside every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Roosevelt Av/61 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 38 min.

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