The average train between Upper West Side and Forest Hills takes 34 min and the fastest train takes 29 min. The train service runs several times per day from Upper West Side to Forest Hills. 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 3 hours between Upper West Side and Forest Hills. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Upper West Side is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Forest Hills at 9:37 PM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Penn Station and take an average of 34 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Upper West Side to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from 86 St station and arriving at Forest Hills station via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.
Upper West Side to Forest Hills train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.
Upper West Side to Forest Hills train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Forest Hills station.
The distance between Upper West Side and Forest Hills is 13.2 km. The road distance is 17 km.
There is no direct connection from Upper West Side to Forest Hills. However, you can take the line 1 subway to 34 St-Penn Station, walk to Penn Station, then take the train to Forest Hills.
