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How to get fromForest Hills Station (LIRR) to Elmontby bus, train, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Elmont by bus, train, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jamaica Center/Bay E to 227 St/113 Drbus bus Q83
    47 min
    $5–13

  2. Drive 8.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Elmontcar car 8.7 mi
    14 min
    $2–3

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Forest Hills to Valley Streamtrain train Far Rockaway Branch / ...
    2. Take the bus from Valley Stream Sta to Elmont Rd + Beth David Cemetary#300bus bus n1
    1h 15m
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Elmonttaxi taxi 8.7 mi
    14 min
    $35–45

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to Jamaica-179 Stsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Savoy Av / Hempsteadbus bus n1 / ...
    56 min
    $6

Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Elmont by foot, train, and bus

Calendar368Weekly Services
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Elmont.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 11 mi
  • Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Forest Hills Station (LIRR), NY, USA and Elmont, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Jamaica Center/Bay E to 227 St/113 Dr every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 28 min.

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