The average train between 85th Street–Forest Parkway Station and Manhattan takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 52 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from 85th Street–Forest Parkway Station to Manhattan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 10 minutes between 85th Street–Forest Parkway Station and Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from 85th Street–Forest Parkway Station is at 1:01 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 2:02 PM. All services require a transfer at 85 St-Forest Pkwy and take an average of 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from 85th Street–Forest Parkway Station to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from 85th Street–Forest Parkway Station station and arriving at Manhattan station via Chambers St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
85th Street–Forest Parkway Station to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from 85 St-Forest Pkwy station.
85th Street–Forest Parkway Station to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86th Street station.
The distance between 85th Street–Forest Parkway Station and Manhattan is 13.5 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a vehicle from 85th Street–Forest Parkway Station to 86th Street via 85 St-Forest Pkwy, Chambers St, and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall in around 55 min.