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

The cheapest way to get from Forest Hills to Midtown Manhattan is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Midtown Manhattan is to train which takes 14 min and costs $4 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Forest Hills and Midtown Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Metropolitan Av/Alderton St and arriving at 6th Ave/West 51st Street. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Forest Hills and Midtown Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Forest Hills to Midtown Manhattan?

The distance between Forest Hills and Midtown Manhattan is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forest Hills to Midtown Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs $4 - $8.

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

The train from Forest Hills to Grand Central Terminal takes 14 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Forest Hills to Midtown Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Metropolitan Av/Alderton St station.

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

Forest Hills to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Forest Hills station.

Train or bus from Forest Hills to Midtown Manhattan?

The best way to get from Forest Hills to Midtown Manhattan is to train which takes 14 min and costs $4 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 37 min.

Where does the Forest Hills to Midtown Manhattan bus arrive?

Forest Hills to Midtown Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 6th Ave/West 51st Street station.

Where does the Forest Hills to Midtown Manhattan train arrive?

Forest Hills to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.

Can I drive from Forest Hills to Midtown Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Forest Hills to Midtown Manhattan is 8 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Forest Hills to Midtown Manhattan.

Where can I stay near Midtown Manhattan?

There are 3618+ hotels available in Midtown Manhattan.

Forest Hills to Midtown Manhattan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Forest Hills to Midtown Manhattan by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Forest Hills to Grand Central Terminaltrain Babylon Branch / ...
14 min
$4–8
Drive 8.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Forest Hills to Midtown Manhattancar 8.4 mi
18 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Metropolitan Av/Alderton St to 6th Ave/West 51st Streetbus Qm12 / ...
37 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forest Hills to Midtown Manhattantaxi 8.4 mi
18 min
$35–45
Subway
1. Take the subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to 5 Av/53 Stsubway E / ...
17 min
$3

Forest Hills to Midtown Manhattan by train

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Distance: 8.3 mi
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA and Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Forest Hills to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $4–8 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Metropolitan Av/Alderton St to 6th Ave/West 51st Street hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 37 min.

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