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How to get fromLower Manhattan to Forest Hillsby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Broadway-Lafayette St to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway subway F / ...
    33 min
    $3

  2. Drive 8.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lower Manhattan to Forest Hillscar car 8.2 mi
    16 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Frankfort St / Pearl St to Yellowstone Blvd/68 Avbus bus Qm11
    53 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lower Manhattan to Forest Hillstaxi taxi 8.2 mi
    16 min
    $35–45

  5. Bus via Madison Av/E 35 St

    1. Take the bus from Centre St/Broome St to Madison Av/E 35 Stbus bus M1
    2. Take the bus from E 34 St /5 Av to Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Avbus bus Bm5 / ...
    1h 36m
    $6–15

Lower Manhattan to Forest Hills by subway

Calendar1764Weekly Subways
Duration33 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.1 mi
  • Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Lower Manhattan, NY, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Broadway-Lafayette St to Forest Hills-71 Av every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Frankfort St / Pearl St to Yellowstone Blvd/68 Av every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 53 min.

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