How to get to 242nd Street in Queens by bus, train or subway?

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Directions to 242nd Street (Queens) with public transportation

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How to get to 242nd Street by bus?

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Bus stations near 242nd Street in Queens

  • Union Tp/Cross Island Py,4 min walk,
  • Union Tp/Commonwealth Bl,7 min walk,
  • Union Tpk/248 St,9 min walk,

Bus lines to 242nd Street in Queens

  • Q46,Limited Kew Gardens Queens Bl Via Union,
  • Q43,Jamaica LIRR Station Via Hillside,
  • QM6,Midtown 57 St Via 6 Av,
  • QM36,East Midtown 55 St Via 3 Av,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to 242nd Street?

    The closest stations to 242nd Street are:

    • Union Tp/Cross Island Py is 287 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Union Tp/Commonwealth Bl is 499 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Union Tpk/248 St is 729 yards away, 9 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near 242nd Street?

    These bus lines stop near 242nd Street: Q43, Q46

  • Which train lines stop near 242nd Street?

    These train lines stop near 242nd Street: HEMPSTEAD

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to 242nd Street in Queens?

    The nearest bus stop to 242nd Street in Queens is Union Tp/Cross Island Py. It’s a 4 min walk away.

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