What is the cheapest way to get from Forest Hills to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Forest Hills to Manhattan is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Manhattan is to subway which takes 17 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Forest Hills and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av and arriving at East 57th Street & Madison Avenue. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between Forest Hills and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Forest Hills-71 Av and arriving at 5 Av/53 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Forest Hills to Manhattan?

The distance between Forest Hills and Manhattan is 8 miles. The road distance is 9.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forest Hills to Manhattan without a car is to subway which takes 17 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Forest Hills to Manhattan?

The subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to 5 Av/53 St takes 17 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Forest Hills to Manhattan bus from?

Forest Hills to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av station.

Where do I catch the Forest Hills to Manhattan train from?

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

Where does the Forest Hills to Manhattan bus arrive?

Forest Hills to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at East 57th Street & Madison Avenue station.

Where does the Forest Hills to Manhattan train arrive?

Forest Hills to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 5 Av/53 St station.

Can I drive from Forest Hills to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Forest Hills to Manhattan is 10 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Forest Hills to Manhattan.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 3042+ hotels available in Manhattan.

Forest Hills to Manhattan - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to 5 Av/53 Stsubway E / ...
17 min
$3
Drive 9.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Forest Hills to Manhattancar 9.6 mi
21 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av to East 57th Street & Madison Avenuebus Qm15
42 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forest Hills to Manhattantaxi 9.6 mi
21 min
$40–50

Forest Hills to Manhattan by subway

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Distance: 8 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA and Manhattan, 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 Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av to East 57th Street & Madison Avenue hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 42 min.

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