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

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

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

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

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queens Blvd/70 Av and arriving at W 34 St/5 Av. Services depart four times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Forest Hills and arriving at New York Penn Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

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

The distance between Forest Hills (Station) and Empire State Building is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.7 miles.

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

The train from Forest Hills to Penn Station takes 14 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Forest Hills (Station) to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Queens Blvd/70 Av station.

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

Forest Hills (Station) to Empire State Building train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Forest Hills station.

Train or bus from Forest Hills (Station) to Empire State Building?

The best way to get from Forest Hills (Station) to Empire State Building is to train which takes 24 min and costs $4 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 41 min.

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

Forest Hills (Station) to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at W 34 St/5 Av station.

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

Forest Hills (Station) to Empire State Building train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Forest Hills (Station) to Empire State Building?

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

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

There are 3930+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

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There are 6 ways to get from Forest Hills (Station) to Empire State Building by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Forest Hills to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch / ...
24 min
$4–8
Drive 8.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Forest Hills (Station) to Empire State Buildingcar 8.7 mi
15 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/70 Av to W 34 St/5 Avbus Qm18
41 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forest Hills (Station) to Empire State Buildingtaxi 8.7 mi
15 min
$35–45
Subway
1. Take the subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway F / ...
27 min
$3
Bus via Yellowstone Blvd/69 Av
1. Take the bus from Yellowstone Blvd/69 Av to W 34 St/5 Avbus Qm12 / ...
42 min
$3–8

Forest Hills (Station) to Empire State Building by train and foot

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Map of how to get from Forest Hills (Station) to Empire State Building.

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Distance: 9.2 mi
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Forest Hills (Station), NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Forest Hills to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $4–8 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Queens Blvd/70 Av to W 34 St/5 Av 4 times a day. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 33 min.

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