What is the cheapest way to get from East Harlem to Forest Hills?

The cheapest way to get from East Harlem to Forest Hills is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from East Harlem to Forest Hills?

The fastest way to get from East Harlem to Forest Hills is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between East Harlem and Forest Hills?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue and arriving at Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between East Harlem and Forest Hills?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Forest Hills-71 Av. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from East Harlem to Forest Hills?

The distance between East Harlem and Forest Hills is 7 miles. The road distance is 9.8 miles.

How do I travel from East Harlem to Forest Hills without a car?

The best way to get from East Harlem to Forest Hills without a car is to subway which takes 25 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from East Harlem to Forest Hills?

The subway from Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills-71 Av takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the East Harlem to Forest Hills bus from?

East Harlem to Forest Hills bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue station.

Where do I catch the East Harlem to Forest Hills train from?

East Harlem to Forest Hills train services, operated by MTA, depart from Roosevelt Island station.

Where does the East Harlem to Forest Hills bus arrive?

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

Where does the East Harlem to Forest Hills train arrive?

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

Can I drive from East Harlem to Forest Hills?

Yes, the driving distance between East Harlem to Forest Hills is 10 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from East Harlem to Forest Hills.

Where can I stay near Forest Hills?

There are 3485+ hotels available in Forest Hills.

East Harlem to Forest Hills - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from East Harlem to Forest Hills by subway, bus, taxi, car, or train

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway M / ...
25 min
$3
Drive 9.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Harlem to Forest Hillscar 9.7 mi
19 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue to Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Avbus Qm15
31 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Harlem to Forest Hillstaxi 9.7 mi
19 min
$40–50
Line 6 subway, subway
1. Take the subway from 110th Street to Lexington Avenue/59th Streetsubway 4 / ...
2. Take the subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway R
44 min
$3
Line 6 subway, train
1. Take the subway from 110th Street to Grand Central-42 Stsubway 4 / ...
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Forest Hillstrain West Hempstead Branch / ...
47 min
$7–11

East Harlem to Forest Hills by subway

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Distance: 7 mi
Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between East Harlem, NY, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills-71 Av every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 25 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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