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How to get fromShort Hills to Jackson Heightsby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Short Hills to Jackson Heights by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Short Hills to New York Penn Stationtrain train Mne / ...
    1h 6m
    $6–21

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Short Hills to American Eagle - 58th/Lexingtonbus bus South Mtn Special FROM NYC
    2. Take the bus from East 59th Street & Lexington Avenue to 81 St/Northern Blvdbus bus Q32
    1h 57m
    $38–56

  3. Drive  28.9 mi

    1. Drive from Short Hills to Jackson Heightscar car 28.9 mi
    45 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Short Hills to Jackson Heightstaxi taxi 28.9 mi
    45 min
    $170–200

  5. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Short Hills to New York Penn Stationtrain train Mne / ...
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Avsubway subway F / ...
    1h 15m
    $6–18

Short Hills to Jackson Heights by train

Calendar136Weekly Trains
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Short Hills, NJ, USA and Jackson Heights, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Short Hills to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–15 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Short Hills to 81 St/Northern Blvd via American Eagle - 58th/Lexington and East 59th Street & Lexington Avenue in around 1h 57m.

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