What is the cheapest way to get from Columbus Circle to Forest Hills?

The cheapest way to get from Columbus Circle to Forest Hills is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbus Circle to Forest Hills?

The fastest way to get from Columbus Circle to Forest Hills is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Columbus Circle and Forest Hills?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 6 Av/W 56 St and arriving at Metropolitan Av/Woodhaven Blvd. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Columbus Circle and Forest Hills?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 7 Av and arriving at Forest Hills-71 Av. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Columbus Circle to Forest Hills?

The distance between Columbus Circle and Forest Hills is 8 miles. The road distance is 9.6 miles.

How do I travel from Columbus Circle to Forest Hills without a car?

The best way to get from Columbus Circle to Forest Hills without a car is to subway which takes 20 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Columbus Circle to Forest Hills?

The subway from 7 Av to Forest Hills-71 Av takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Columbus Circle to Forest Hills bus from?

Columbus Circle to Forest Hills bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 56 St station.

Where do I catch the Columbus Circle to Forest Hills train from?

Columbus Circle to Forest Hills train services, operated by MTA, depart from 7 Av station.

Where does the Columbus Circle to Forest Hills bus arrive?

Columbus Circle to Forest Hills bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Metropolitan Av/Woodhaven Blvd station.

Where does the Columbus Circle to Forest Hills train arrive?

Columbus Circle to Forest Hills train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Forest Hills-71 Av station.

Can I drive from Columbus Circle to Forest Hills?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbus Circle to Forest Hills is 10 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Columbus Circle to Forest Hills.

Where can I stay near Forest Hills?

There are 3493+ hotels available in Forest Hills.

Columbus Circle to Forest Hills - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbus Circle to Forest Hills by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 7 Av to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway E
20 min
$3
Drive 9.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbus Circle to Forest Hillscar 9.5 mi
17 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 56 St to Metropolitan Av/Woodhaven Blvdbus Qm12 / ...
39 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Columbus Circle to Forest Hillstaxi 9.5 mi
17 min
$40–50

Columbus Circle to Forest Hills by subway

1235Weekly Subways

20 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8.3 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Columbus Circle, NY, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 7 Av to Forest Hills-71 Av every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 56 St to Metropolitan Av/Woodhaven Blvd hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 39 min.

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