There are 5 ways to get from Chatham to Forest Hills by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from Chatham to New York Penn Stationtrain Mne
- Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway F / ...
1h 34m$6–17Bus
- Take the bus from Chatham, NJ to East 57th Street & Madison Avenuebus Nj
- Take the bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Avbus Qm15
1h 47m$38–55Drive 31.6 mi
- Drive from Chatham to Forest Hillscar 31.6 mi
48 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chatham to Forest Hillstaxi 31.6 mi
48 min$180–220Train
- Take the train from Chatham to New York Penn Stationtrain Mne
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Forest Hillstrain Babylon Branch / ...
1h 38m$7–22
Chatham to Forest Hills by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chatham to Forest Hills is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Chatham to Forest Hills is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Chatham to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Chatham, NJ and arriving at Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av via East 57th Street & Madison Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Chatham and arriving at Forest Hills-71 Av via 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Chatham and Forest Hills is 36 miles. The road distance is 31.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chatham to Forest Hills without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 34m and costs $5 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Chatham to Forest Hills, including transfers.
Chatham to Forest Hills bus services, operated by Boxcar, depart from Chatham, NJ station.
Chatham to Forest Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Chatham station.
The best way to get from Chatham to Forest Hills is to bus which takes 1h 47m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $23 and takes 1h 38m.
What companies run services between Chatham, NJ, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Chatham, NJ to Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av via East 57th Street & Madison Avenue in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chatham to Forest Hills via New York Penn Station in around 1h 38m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Chatham to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Chatham to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Forest Hills-71 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $4–8
- Phone
- +1 908-485-7275
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boxcar
Bus from Chatham, NJ to East 57th Street & Madison Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Boxcar
- Schedules at
- Boxcar New Jersey Bus Routes
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $180–220
Parsippany Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-973-545-1681
- Website
- parsippanylimotaxi.com
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Milan from the airport, How to get from Southend Airport into central London, and Need to know: Eurostar - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Chatham to Forest Hills bus services, operated by Boxcar, arrive at East 57th Street & Madison Avenue station.
Chatham to Forest Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chatham to Forest Hills is 32 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Chatham to Forest Hills.
There are 3055+ hotels available in Forest Hills.









