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How to get fromPort Authority Bus Terminal to Jackson Heightsby subway, bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jackson Heights by subway, bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Avsubway subway E
    17 min
    $3

  2. Drive  7.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jackson Heightscar car 7.1 mi
    14 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 47 St to 81 St/Northern Blvdbus bus Q32
    1h 9m
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jackson Heightstaxi taxi 7.1 mi
    14 min
    $29–40

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from West 42nd & 7th Ave to Terminal B - Laguardia Airportshuttle bus La Guardia Airport Shuttle
    1h 4m
    $33

Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jackson Heights by subway

Calendar1235Weekly Subways
Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Port Authority Bus Terminal, NY, USA and Jackson Heights, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 47 St to 81 St/Northern Blvd every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 50 min.

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