What is the cheapest way to get from Forest Hills to 5 Av/53 St?

The cheapest way to get from Forest Hills to 5 Av/53 St is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hills to 5 Av/53 St?

The fastest way to get from Forest Hills to 5 Av/53 St is to subway which takes 17 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Forest Hills and 5 Av/53 St?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Metropolitan Av/Alderton St and arriving at 6th Ave/West 51st Street. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Forest Hills and 5 Av/53 St?

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 to 5 Av/53 St?

The distance between Forest Hills and 5 Av/53 St is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.3 miles.

How do I travel from Forest Hills to 5 Av/53 St without a car?

The best way to get from Forest Hills to 5 Av/53 St without a car is to subway which takes 17 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Forest Hills to 5 Av/53 St?

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 to 5 Av/53 St bus from?

Forest Hills to 5 Av/53 St bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Metropolitan Av/Alderton St station.

Where do I catch the Forest Hills to 5 Av/53 St train from?

Forest Hills to 5 Av/53 St train services, operated by MTA, depart from Forest Hills-71 Av station.

Where does the Forest Hills to 5 Av/53 St bus arrive?

Forest Hills to 5 Av/53 St bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 6th Ave/West 51st Street station.

Where does the Forest Hills to 5 Av/53 St train arrive?

Forest Hills to 5 Av/53 St train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 5 Av/53 St station.

Can I drive from Forest Hills to 5 Av/53 St?

Yes, the driving distance between Forest Hills to 5 Av/53 St is 8 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Forest Hills to 5 Av/53 St.

Where can I stay near 5 Av/53 St?

There are 3934+ hotels available in 5 Av/53 St.

Forest Hills to 5 Av/53 St - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to 5 Av/53 Stsubway E / ...
17 min
$3
Drive 8.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Forest Hills to 5 Av/53 Stcar 8.2 mi
17 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Metropolitan Av/Alderton St to 6th Ave/West 51st Streetbus Qm12 / ...
43 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forest Hills to 5 Av/53 Sttaxi 8.2 mi
17 min
$35–45
Bus via Queens Blvd/78 Av
1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/78 Av to Madison Av/E 49 Stbus Qm63 / ...
53 min
$3–8

Forest Hills to 5 Av/53 St by subway

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Distance: 8 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA and 5 Av/53 St, 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 Metropolitan Av/Alderton St to 6th Ave/West 51st Street hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 37 min.

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