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

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There are 4 ways to get from Jersey City to Forest Hills by train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain train Path
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Forest Hillstrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    58 min
    $7–11

  2. Drive 13.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jersey City to Forest Hillscar car 13.7 mi
    26 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway subway E
    1h 14m
    $10–25

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Forest Hillstaxi taxi 13.7 mi
    26 min
    $55–70

Jersey City to Forest Hills by train and foot

Calendar413Weekly Services
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 15.8 mi
  • Duration: 58 min

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

You can take a train from Journal Square to Forest Hills via 33rd Street and New York Penn Station in around 58 min.

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