How to get from Jackson Heights to Union Square by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Jackson Heights to Union Square in Manhattan, take the Q66 bus from Northern Blvd/82 St station to Northern Blvd/Broadway station. Next, take the R subway from Northern Blvd station to 14 St-Union Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

52min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q66Q66
Subway - R
Walk to Union Square
Leaves from Northern Blvd/82 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northern Blvd/82 St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q66Q66
    Wait for bus
    Q66
    Li City Queens Plz Via Northern Bl
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northern Blvd/Broadway
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Northern Blvd
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St-Union Sq
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union Square
    Walk to
    Union Square
    East 14th Street
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via Q33, 7 and 6X

To get from Jackson Heights to Union Square in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the Q33 bus from 82 St/Northern Blvd station to Roosevelt Av/82 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 subway and finally take the 6X subway from Grand Central-42 St station to 14 St-Union Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

46min$2.90
Bus - Q33Q33
Subway - 7
Subway - 6X
Walk to Union Square
Leaves from 82 St/Northern Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Jackson Heights
    Northern Boulevard
  • 2
    Bus - Q33Q33
    Wait for bus
    Q33
    Jackson Heights 74 St-Roosvlt Av Sta Via 82 St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt Av/82 St
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    82 St-Jackson Hts
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    22 min
  • 7
    Subway - 6X
    Wait for subway
    6X
    Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St-Union Sq
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Union Square
    Walk to
    Union Square
    East 14th Street
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jackson Heights to Union Square

The distance between Jackson Heights, Manhattan and Union Square, Manhattan is approximately 8.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jackson Heights to Union Square by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Jackson Heights

Jackson Heights is located at Northern Boulevard, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 82 St/31 Av.

Bus stations close to Jackson Heights:

  • 82 St/31 Av
  • 83 St/35 Av
  • 83 St/31 Av

Public transit stations close to Union Square, Manhattan

Union Square is located at East 14th Street, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 4 Av/E 12 St.

Subway stations close to Union Square:

  • 14 St-Union Sq
  • 8 St-Nyu
  • 14 St/6 Av

Train stations close to Union Square:

  • 14th Street

Bus stations close to Union Square:

  • 4 Av/E 12 St
  • Park Av South/E 18 St
  • Broadway & E 14th St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and subway via Q33, 7 and 6X

To get from Jackson Heights to Union Square in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the Q33 bus from 82 St/Northern Blvd station to Roosevelt Av/82 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 subway and finally take the 6X subway from Grand Central-42 St station to 14 St-Union Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

46min$2.90
Bus - Q33Q33
Subway - 7
Subway - 6X
Walk to Union Square
Leaves from 82 St/Northern Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Jackson Heights
    Northern Boulevard
  • 2
    Bus - Q33Q33
    Wait for bus
    Q33
    Jackson Heights 74 St-Roosvlt Av Sta Via 82 St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt Av/82 St
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    82 St-Jackson Hts
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    22 min
  • 7
    Subway - 6X
    Wait for subway
    6X
    Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St-Union Sq
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Union Square
    Walk to
    Union Square
    East 14th Street
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Jackson Heights to Union Square?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line Q66, Bus line R.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Jackson Heights to Union Square?

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Bus line Q33, Bus line 7, Bus line 6X.

  • Is there a direct bus between Jackson Heights and Union Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Jackson Heights to Union Square?

    The Q66 bus line goes from Northern Blvd/82 St station near Jackson Heights in Queens to Li City Queens Plz Via Northern Bl station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Li City Queens Plz Via Northern Bl station near Union Square in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Jackson Heights to Union Square by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Jackson Heights in Queens and Union Square in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Jackson Heights to get to Union Square?

    Get on the Q66 bus from the Northern Blvd/82 St stop near Jackson Heights in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Jackson Heights and Union Square?

    Get off the bus at the Li City Queens Plz Via Northern Bl station, which is closest to Union Square in Manhattan.

  • How much is the bus fare from Jackson Heights to Union Square?

    The ride from Jackson Heights to Union Square costs $2.90.

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