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How to get fromHackensack to Forest Hillsby bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 144 / ...
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway subway E
    51 min
    $9–22

  2. Drive 18.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hackensack to Forest Hillscar car 18.9 mi
    33 min
    $4–5

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Essex Street to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Forest Hillstrain train
    1h 16m
    $9–28

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hackensack to Forest Hillstaxi taxi 18.9 mi
    33 min
    $75–90

  5. Bus, subway via State St At Banta Pl

    1. Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 165
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway subway E
    1h 35m
    $11–27

Hackensack to Forest Hills by bus and subway

Calendar227Weekly Services
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Essex Street to Forest Hills via Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station in around 1h 16m.

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