What is the cheapest way to get from Forest Hills to Long Island?

The cheapest way to get from Forest Hills to Long Island is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Long Island?

The fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Long Island is to subway which takes 11 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Forest Hills and Long Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Metropolitan Av/72 Dr and arriving at Jamaica Av/Parsons Blvd. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Forest Hills and Long Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Forest Hills-71 Av and arriving at Jamaica Center-York College. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Forest Hills to Long Island?

The distance between Forest Hills and Long Island is 3 miles. The road distance is 8.3 miles.

How do I travel from Forest Hills to Long Island without a car?

The best way to get from Forest Hills to Long Island without a car is to subway which takes 11 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Forest Hills to Long Island?

The subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to Jamaica Center-York College takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Forest Hills to Long Island bus from?

Forest Hills to Long Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Metropolitan Av/72 Dr station.

Where do I catch the Forest Hills to Long Island train from?

Forest Hills to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from Forest Hills-71 Av station.

Train or bus from Forest Hills to Long Island?

The best way to get from Forest Hills to Long Island is to bus which takes 23 min and costs $3 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $26 and takes 1h 8m.

Where does the Forest Hills to Long Island bus arrive?

Forest Hills to Long Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Jamaica Av/Parsons Blvd station.

Where does the Forest Hills to Long Island train arrive?

Forest Hills to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Jamaica Center-York College station.

Can I drive from Forest Hills to Long Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Forest Hills to Long Island is 8 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Forest Hills to Long Island.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 89+ hotels available in Long Island.

Forest Hills to Long Island - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Forest Hills to Long Island by subway, bus, taxi, car, foot, or train

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to Jamaica Center-York Collegesubway E
11 min
$3
Drive 8.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Forest Hills to Brooklyncar 8.3 mi
14 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Metropolitan Av/72 Dr to Jamaica Av/Parsons Blvdbus Q54
23 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forest Hills to Brooklyntaxi 8.3 mi
14 min
$40–50
Walk
1. Take the walk from Forest Hills to Archer Av/160 Stwalk 3.2 mi
1h 1m
Train
1. Take the train from Forest Hills to Ronkonkomatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
1h 8m
$11–26

Forest Hills to Long Island by subway

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Distance: 3.1 mi
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to Jamaica Center-York College every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Metropolitan Av/72 Dr to Jamaica Av/Parsons Blvd every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 23 min.

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