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How to get fromLong Island City to Forest Hills Station (LIRR)by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Court Sq-23 St to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway subway E / ...
    17 min
    $3

  2. Drive 7.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Long Island City to Forest Hills Station (LIRR)car car 7.1 mi
    12 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queens Plaza South/28 St to Queens Blvd/Yellowstone Blvdbus bus Q60
    47 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Long Island City to Forest Hills Station (LIRR)taxi taxi 7.1 mi
    12 min
    $30–40

Long Island City to Forest Hills Station (LIRR) by subway and foot

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Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Long Island City to Forest Hills Station (LIRR).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 6.4 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Long Island City, NY, USA and Forest Hills Station (LIRR), 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/Yellowstone Blvd every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 40 min.

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