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

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There are 6 ways to get from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Times Square by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Forest Hills to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    15 min
    $4–8

  2. Drive 9.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Times Squarecar car 9.2 mi
    16 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/70 Av to 6 Av/W 38 Stbus bus Qm18
    42 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Times Squaretaxi taxi 9.2 mi
    16 min
    $35–50

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to 42 St-Bryant Parksubway subway F / ...
    24 min
    $3

  6. Bus via 6 Av/W 43 St

    1. Take the bus from Yellowstone Blvd/69 Av to 6 Av/W 43 Stbus bus Qm12 / ...
    46 min
    $3–8

Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Times Square by foot and train

Calendar405Weekly Services
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.7 mi
  • Duration: 15 min

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Forest Hills to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $4–8 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Queens Blvd/70 Av to 6 Av/W 38 St 4 times a day. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 36 min.

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