The average train between Upper West Side and Forest Hills takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour 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 15 minutes between Upper West Side and Forest Hills. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Upper West Side is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Forest Hills at 10:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 51 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 Upper West Side station and arriving at Forest Hills station via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 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 MTA, arrive at Forest Hills-71 Av station.
The distance between Upper West Side and Forest Hills is 13.2 km. The road distance is 19 km.
You can take a subway from 86 St to Forest Hills-71 Av via 42 St-Times Square in around 50 min.
