The average train between Forest Hills Station (LIRR) and Ridgewood takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Ridgewood. 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 30 minutes between Forest Hills Station (LIRR) and Ridgewood. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Ridgewood at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Forest Hills and take an average of 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Ridgewood. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) station and arriving at Ridgewood station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Ridgewood train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Forest Hills station.
Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Ridgewood train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Halsey St station.
The distance between Forest Hills Station (LIRR) and Ridgewood is 5.6 km. The road distance is 15 km.
MTA operates a subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 5m.