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How to get fromForest Hills to 55th Streetby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Forest Hills to 55th Street by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway via 7 Av

    best
    1. Take the subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to 7 Avsubway subway E
    22 min
    $3

  2. Drive 8.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Forest Hills to 55th Streetcar car 8.4 mi
    18 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Metropolitan Av/Alderton St to 6 Av/W 56 Stbus bus Qm12 / ...
    43 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Forest Hills to 55th Streettaxi taxi 8.4 mi
    18 min
    $35–45

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to 57 Stsubway subway F / ...
    32 min
    $3

Forest Hills to 55th Street by subway and foot

Calendar1235Weekly Services
Duration22 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.5 mi
  • Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA and 55th Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to 7 Av every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Metropolitan Av/Alderton St to 6 Av/W 56 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 40 min.

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