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

The cheapest way to get from Forest Hills to Shelton is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Shelton is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Forest Hills and Shelton?

No, there is no direct bus from Forest Hills to Shelton. However, there are services departing from 69 Rd/Queens Blvd and arriving at Howe Ave @ Cornell St via New York, Union Ave @ Union Station and Chapel St @ Temple St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Forest Hills and Shelton?

No, there is no direct train from Forest Hills to Shelton. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Derby-Shelton via Grand Central Terminal and Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Forest Hills to Shelton?

The distance between Forest Hills and Shelton is 78 miles. The road distance is 66.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forest Hills to Shelton without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $26 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Forest Hills to Shelton, including transfers.

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

Forest Hills to Shelton bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 69 Rd/Queens Blvd station.

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

Forest Hills to Shelton train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Train or bus from Forest Hills to Shelton?

The best way to get from Forest Hills to Shelton is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $26 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 255 bus, which costs $20 - $55 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Forest Hills to Shelton bus arrive?

Forest Hills to Shelton bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 6 Av/W 36 St station.

Where does the Forest Hills to Shelton train arrive?

Forest Hills to Shelton train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Bridgeport station.

Can I drive from Forest Hills to Shelton?

Yes, the driving distance between Forest Hills to Shelton is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Forest Hills to Shelton.

Where can I stay near Shelton?

There are 266+ hotels available in Shelton.

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There are 4 ways to get from Forest Hills to Shelton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeporttrain New Haven
3h 20m
$27–44
Drive 66 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Forest Hills to Sheltoncar 66 mi
1h 25m
$12–18
Bus, line 255 bus
1. Take the bus from 69 Rd/Queens Blvd to 6 Av/W 36 Stbus Qm4
2. Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus
3. Take the bus from Chapel St @ Temple St to Howe Ave @ Cornell Stbus 255
4h 54m
$20–54
Train, line 15 bus
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgeport Transportation Center to Center St. at Coram Ave.bus 15
4h 20m
$25–50

Forest Hills to Shelton by train

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Distance: 77.6 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA and Shelton, CT, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeport every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $15–24 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 69 Rd/Queens Blvd to Howe Ave @ Cornell St via 6 Av/W 36 St, New York, Union Ave @ Union Station, Chapel St @ Church St, and Chapel St @ Temple St in around 4h 54m.

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