What is the cheapest way to get from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Manhattan is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Manhattan is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Forest Hills Station (LIRR) and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queens Blvd/108 St and arriving at East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

Is there a direct train between Forest Hills Station (LIRR) and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Forest Hills-71 Av and arriving at 5 Av/53 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Manhattan?

The distance between Forest Hills Station (LIRR) and Manhattan is 8 miles. The road distance is 9.4 miles.

How do I travel from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Manhattan without a car is to subway which takes 20 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Manhattan?

The subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to 5 Av/53 St takes 17 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Manhattan bus from?

Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Queens Blvd/108 St station.

Where do I catch the Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Manhattan train from?

Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from Forest Hills-71 Av station.

Where does the Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Manhattan bus arrive?

Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue station.

Where does the Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Manhattan train arrive?

Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 5 Av/53 St station.

Can I drive from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Manhattan is 9 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Manhattan.

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Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Manhattan - 4 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Manhattan by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to 5 Av/53 Stsubway E / ...
20 min
$3
Drive 9.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Manhattancar 9.4 mi
20 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/108 St to East 60th Street & 2nd Avenuebus Q60
1h 2m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Manhattantaxi 9.4 mi
20 min
$35–50

Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Manhattan by foot and subway

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Distance: 8.1 mi
Duration: 20 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to 5 Av/53 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Queens Blvd/108 St to East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 59 min.

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