What is the cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Forest Hills?

The cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Forest Hills is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Forest Hills?

The fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Forest Hills is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Empire State Building and Forest Hills?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from E 34 St /5 Av and arriving at Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

Is there a direct train between Empire State Building and Forest Hills?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 34 St-Herald Sq and arriving at Forest Hills-71 Av. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Empire State Building to Forest Hills?

The distance between Empire State Building and Forest Hills is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.6 miles.

How do I travel from Empire State Building to Forest Hills without a car?

The best way to get from Empire State Building to Forest Hills without a car is to subway which takes 26 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Empire State Building to Forest Hills?

The subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Forest Hills-71 Av takes 24 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Empire State Building to Forest Hills bus from?

Empire State Building to Forest Hills bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from E 34 St /5 Av station.

Where do I catch the Empire State Building to Forest Hills train from?

Empire State Building to Forest Hills train services, operated by MTA, depart from 34 St-Herald Sq station.

Where does the Empire State Building to Forest Hills bus arrive?

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

Where does the Empire State Building to Forest Hills train arrive?

Empire State Building to Forest Hills train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Forest Hills-71 Av station.

Can I drive from Empire State Building to Forest Hills?

Yes, the driving distance between Empire State Building to Forest Hills is 9 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Empire State Building to Forest Hills.

Where can I stay near Forest Hills?

There are 2866+ hotels available in Forest Hills.

Empire State Building to Forest Hills - 5 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Empire State Building to Forest Hills by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway F / ...
26 min
$3
Drive 8.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Empire State Building to Forest Hillscar 8.6 mi
15 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from E 34 St /5 Av to Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Avbus Bm5 / ...
56 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Forest Hillstaxi 8.6 mi
15 min
$35–45
Bus via Queens Blvd/Union Tpke
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 33 St to Queens Blvd/Union Tpkebus Qm63 / ...
57 min
$3–8

Empire State Building to Forest Hills by foot and subway

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Distance: 9.2 mi
Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Forest Hills-71 Av every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from E 34 St /5 Av to Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 55 min.

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