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How to get from59th & Lex to Forest Hillsby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from 59th & Lex to Forest Hills by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway subway R
    28 min
    $3

  2. Drive 8.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from 59th & Lex to Forest Hillscar car 8.2 mi
    15 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue to Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Avbus bus Qm15
    34 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from 59th & Lex to Forest Hillstaxi taxi 8.2 mi
    15 min
    $35–45

  5. Subway via Lexington Av/63 St

    1. Take the subway from Lexington Av/63 St to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway subway M / ...
    30 min
    $3

  6. Bus via Queens Blvd/Union Tpke

    1. Take the bus from E 57 St/3 Av to Queens Blvd/Union Tpkebus bus Qm63 / ...
    40 min
    $3–8

59th & Lex to Forest Hills by subway

Calendar746Weekly Subways
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.9 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between 59th & Lex, NY, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to Forest Hills-71 Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue to Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 31 min.

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