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How to get fromForest Hills to 72nd Streetby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Forest Hills to 72nd Street by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway subway M / ...
    39 min
    $3

  2. Drive 8.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Forest Hills to 72nd Streetcar car 8.5 mi
    18 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av to Madison Av / E 34 Stbus bus Bm5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 35 St to Madison Av/E 72 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    56 min
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Forest Hills to 72nd Streettaxi taxi 8.5 mi
    18 min
    $35–45

Forest Hills to 72nd Street by subway and foot

Calendar969Weekly Services
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.5 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA and 72nd Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to Lexington Av/63 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av to 72nd Street via Madison Av / E 34 St, Madison Av/E 35 St, and Madison Av/E 72 St in around 56 min.

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