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

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Forest Hills is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Forest Hills is to subway which takes 11 min and costs $3.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jamaica Av/Parsons Blvd and arriving at Metropolitan Av/Ascan Av. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and arriving at Forest Hills-71 Av. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Long Island to Forest Hills?

The distance between Long Island and Forest Hills is 3 miles. The road distance is 8.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Long Island to Forest Hills without a car is to subway which takes 11 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer to Forest Hills-71 Av takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Long Island to Forest Hills bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Jamaica Av/Parsons Blvd station.

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

Long Island to Forest Hills train services, operated by MTA, depart from Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer station.

Train or bus from Long Island to Forest Hills?

The best way to get from Long Island to Forest Hills is to bus which takes 20 min and costs $3 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $26 and takes 1h 4m.

Where does the Long Island to Forest Hills bus arrive?

Long Island to Forest Hills bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Metropolitan Av/Ascan Av station.

Where does the Long Island to Forest Hills train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Long Island to Forest Hills?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Forest Hills is 9 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Long Island to Forest Hills.

Where can I stay near Forest Hills?

There are 2866+ hotels available in Forest Hills.

Long Island to Forest Hills - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Long Island to Forest Hills by subway, bus, taxi, car, foot, or train

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway E
11 min
$3
Drive 8.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Forest Hillscar 8.5 mi
14 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jamaica Av/Parsons Blvd to Metropolitan Av/Ascan Avbus Q54
20 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Forest Hillstaxi 8.5 mi
14 min
$35–45
Walk
1. Take the foot from Archer Av/160 St to Forest Hillswalk 3.2 mi
1h 1m
Train
1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Forest Hillstrain Ronkonkoma Branch
1h 4m
$11–26

Long Island to Forest Hills by subway

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Distance: 3.1 mi
Duration: 11 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer to Forest Hills-71 Av every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Jamaica Av/Parsons Blvd to Metropolitan Av/Ascan Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 20 min.

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