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

The cheapest way to get from Forest Hills to Empire State Building is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $35 - $45.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Woodhaven Blvd/63 Dr and arriving at Madison Av / E 34 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Forest Hills-71 Av and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

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

The distance between Forest Hills and Empire State Building is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.6 miles.

How do I travel from Forest Hills to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from Forest Hills to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 24 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Forest Hills to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Woodhaven Blvd/63 Dr station.

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

Forest Hills to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from Forest Hills-71 Av station.

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

Forest Hills to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av / E 34 St station.

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

Forest Hills to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Herald Sq station.

Can I drive from Forest Hills to Empire State Building?

Yes, the driving distance between Forest Hills to Empire State Building is 9 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Forest Hills to Empire State Building.

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

There are 3805+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

Forest Hills to Empire State Building - 5 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Forest Hills to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway F / ...
24 min
$3
Drive 8.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Forest Hills to Empire State Buildingcar 8.6 mi
16 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Woodhaven Blvd/63 Dr to Madison Av / E 34 Stbus Bm5 / ...
28 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forest Hills to Empire State Buildingtaxi 8.6 mi
16 min
$35–45
Bus via Queens Blvd/78 Av
1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/78 Av to Madison Av/E 33 Stbus Qm63 / ...
45 min
$3–8

Forest Hills to Empire State Building by subway and foot

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Distance: 9.2 mi
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Woodhaven Blvd/63 Dr to Madison Av / E 34 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 25 min.

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