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How to get fromForest Hills to 50th Streetby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Forest Hills to 50th Street by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to 5 Av/53 Stsubway subway E / ...
    20 min
    $3

  2. Drive 8.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Forest Hills to 50th Streetcar car 8.5 mi
    18 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Metropolitan Av/Alderton St to 6th Ave/West 51st Streetbus bus Qm12 / ...
    42 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Forest Hills to 50th Streettaxi taxi 8.5 mi
    18 min
    $35–45

  5. Bus via Queens Blvd/78 Av

    1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/78 Av to Madison Av/E 49 Stbus bus Qm63 / ...
    50 min
    $3–8

Forest Hills to 50th Street by subway and foot

Calendar2030Weekly Services
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.2 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA and 50th Street, 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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