Jackson Heights - New York City Subway Stations

New York City Subway Stations

  • 82nd Street – Jackson Heights (IRT Flushing Line), serving the 7 train
  • Roosevelt Avenue / 74th Street, a station complex consisting of:
    • Jackson Heights – Roosevelt Avenue (IND Queens Boulevard Line), serving the E F M R trains
    • 74th Street – Broadway (IRT Flushing Line), serving the 7 train

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