What is the cheapest way to get from Forest Hills to Rockefeller Center?

The cheapest way to get from Forest Hills to Rockefeller Center is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Rockefeller Center?

The fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Rockefeller Center is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Forest Hills and Rockefeller Center?

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 Rockefeller Center?

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 Rockefeller Center?

The distance between Forest Hills and Rockefeller Center is 8 miles. The road distance is 9.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forest Hills to Rockefeller Center without a car is to subway via 5 Av/53 St which takes 22 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Forest Hills to Rockefeller Center?

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 Rockefeller Center bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Forest Hills to Rockefeller Center train from?

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

Where does the Forest Hills to Rockefeller Center bus arrive?

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

Where does the Forest Hills to Rockefeller Center train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forest Hills to Rockefeller Center?

Yes, the driving distance between Forest Hills to Rockefeller Center is 9 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Forest Hills to Rockefeller Center.

Where can I stay near Rockefeller Center?

There are 3173+ hotels available in Rockefeller Center.

Forest Hills to Rockefeller Center - 6 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Forest Hills to Rockefeller Center by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway via 5 Av/53 St
best
1. Take the subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to 5 Av/53 Stsubway E / ...
22 min
$3
Drive 9.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Forest Hills to Rockefeller Centercar 9.3 mi
17 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Metropolitan Av/Alderton St to 6th Ave/West 51st Streetbus Qm12 / ...
40 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forest Hills to Rockefeller Centertaxi 9.3 mi
17 min
$35–50
Subway
1. Take the subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway F / ...
22 min
$3
Bus via Queens Blvd/78 Av
1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/78 Av to Madison Av/E 49 Stbus Qm63 / ...
52 min
$3–8

Forest Hills to Rockefeller Center by subway and foot

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Distance: 8.2 mi
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA and Rockefeller Center, 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 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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