There are 3 ways to get from Forest Hills to Southold by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Airport Connection-Eastbound to Southoldbus Brooklyn-North Fork / ...
2h 49m$33–82Drive 85.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Forest Hills to Southoldcar 85.4 mi
1h 50m$16–23Train
- Take the train from Jamaica to Ronkonkomatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Southoldtrain Greenport Service
3h 34m$18–48
Forest Hills to Southold by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forest Hills to Southold is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Southold is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Forest Hills to Southold. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/70 Av and arriving at Southold via Airport Connection-Eastbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Forest Hills to Southold. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Southold via Jamaica and Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Forest Hills and Southold is 84 miles. The road distance is 85.9 miles.
The best way to get from Forest Hills to Southold without a car is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs $30 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Forest Hills to Southold, including transfers.
Forest Hills to Southold bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from Airport Connection-Eastbound station.
Forest Hills to Southold train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
The best way to get from Forest Hills to Southold is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs $30 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $50 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA and Southold, NY, USA?
Hampton Jitney Inc. operates a bus from Airport Connection-Eastbound to Southold hourly. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Forest Hills to Southold via Jamaica and Ronkonkoma in around 3h 34m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to Ronkonkoma
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–21
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $16–21
Train from Ronkonkoma to Southold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–22
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $17–22
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- hamptonjitney.com
Bus from Airport Connection-Eastbound to Southold
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/hjmobile/
- Schedules at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/schedules.php
- Book at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/tripfinder.php
- Onboard
- $40–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $30–40
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More Questions & Answers
Forest Hills to Southold bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at Southold station.
Forest Hills to Southold train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Ronkonkoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forest Hills to Southold is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Forest Hills to Southold.
There are 200+ hotels available in Southold.





