There are 5 ways to get from Short Hills to Jackson Heights by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Short Hills to New York Penn Stationtrain Mne / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Woodsidetrain Port Washington Branch / ...
1h 8m$6–19Bus
- Take the bus from Short Hills to American Eagle - 58th/Lexingtonbus South Mtn Special FROM NYC
- Take the bus from East 59th Street & Lexington Avenue to 81 St/Northern Blvdbus Q32
1h 56m$38–56Drive 28.9 mi
- Drive from Short Hills to Jackson Heightscar 28.9 mi
45 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Short Hills to Jackson Heightstaxi 28.9 mi
45 min$170–200Train, subway
- Take the train from Short Hills to New York Penn Stationtrain Mne / ...
- Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Avsubway F / ...
1h 16m$6–16
Short Hills to Jackson Heights by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Short Hills to Jackson Heights is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Short Hills to Jackson Heights is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Short Hills to Jackson Heights. However, there are services departing from Short Hills and arriving at 81 St/Northern Blvd via East 59th Street & Lexington Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Short Hills to Jackson Heights. However, there are services departing from Short Hills and arriving at Woodside via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Short Hills and Jackson Heights is 26 miles. The road distance is 29.1 miles.
The best way to get from Short Hills to Jackson Heights without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs $5 - $19.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Short Hills to Jackson Heights, including transfers.
Short Hills to Jackson Heights bus services, operated by Boxcar, depart from Short Hills station.
Short Hills to Jackson Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Short Hills station.
The best way to get from Short Hills to Jackson Heights is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs $5 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 1h 56m.
What companies run services between Short Hills, NJ, USA and Jackson Heights, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Short Hills to Woodside via New York Penn Station in around 1h 8m. 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 56m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Short Hills to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–13
Train from Short Hills to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–13
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Woodside
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–6
- Peak
- $3–6
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 908-485-7275
- [email protected]
- Website
- boxcar.com
Bus from Short Hills to American Eagle - 58th/Lexington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.boxcar.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.boxcar.com/bus-route-regions/commute-from-nj
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from East 59th Street & Lexington Avenue to 81 St/Northern Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $170–200
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
Parsippany Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-973-545-1681
- Website
- parsippanylimotaxi.com
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Short Hills to Jackson Heights bus services, operated by Boxcar, arrive at American Eagle - 58th/Lexington station.
Short Hills to Jackson Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Short Hills to Jackson Heights is 29 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Short Hills to Jackson Heights.
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