What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island City to Forest Hills?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island City to Forest Hills is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island City to Forest Hills?

The fastest way to get from Long Island City to Forest Hills is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island City and Forest Hills?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queens Plaza South/28 St and arriving at Queens Blvd/63 Dr. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between Long Island City and Forest Hills?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Court Sq-23 St and arriving at Forest Hills-71 Av. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Long Island City to Forest Hills?

The distance between Long Island City and Forest Hills is 6 miles. The road distance is 7.1 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island City to Forest Hills without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island City to Forest Hills without a car is to subway which takes 14 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Long Island City to Forest Hills?

The subway from Court Sq-23 St to Forest Hills-71 Av takes 14 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Long Island City to Forest Hills bus from?

Long Island City to Forest Hills bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Queens Plaza South/28 St station.

Where do I catch the Long Island City to Forest Hills train from?

Long Island City to Forest Hills train services, operated by MTA, depart from Court Sq-23 St station.

Where does the Long Island City to Forest Hills bus arrive?

Long Island City to Forest Hills bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Queens Blvd/63 Dr station.

Where does the Long Island City to Forest Hills train arrive?

Long Island City to Forest Hills train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Forest Hills-71 Av station.

Can I drive from Long Island City to Forest Hills?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island City to Forest Hills is 7 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Long Island City to Forest Hills.

Where can I stay near Forest Hills?

There are 3403+ hotels available in Forest Hills.

Long Island City to Forest Hills - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Court Sq-23 St to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway E / ...
14 min
$3
Drive 7.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Long Island City to Forest Hillscar 7.1 mi
12 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Plaza South/28 St to Queens Blvd/63 Drbus Q60
31 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Long Island City to Forest Hillstaxi 7.1 mi
12 min
$30–40

Long Island City to Forest Hills by subway

2030Weekly Subways

14 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6.2 mi
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Long Island City, NY, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Court Sq-23 St to Forest Hills-71 Av every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Queens Plaza South/28 St to Queens Blvd/63 Dr every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 31 min.

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