What is the cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Forest Hills?

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Forest Hills is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Forest Hills?

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Forest Hills is to subway which takes 18 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Forest Hills?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue and arriving at Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Forest Hills?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 5 Av/53 St and arriving at Forest Hills-71 Av. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Manhattan to Forest Hills?

The distance between Manhattan and Forest Hills is 8 miles. The road distance is 10.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan to Forest Hills without a car is to subway which takes 18 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Forest Hills?

The subway from 5 Av/53 St to Forest Hills-71 Av takes 18 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Forest Hills bus from?

Manhattan to Forest Hills bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Forest Hills train from?

Manhattan to Forest Hills train services, operated by MTA, depart from 5 Av/53 St station.

Where does the Manhattan to Forest Hills bus arrive?

Manhattan to Forest Hills bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av station.

Where does the Manhattan to Forest Hills train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manhattan to Forest Hills?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Forest Hills is 10 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Manhattan to Forest Hills.

Where can I stay near Forest Hills?

There are 2742+ hotels available in Forest Hills.

Manhattan to Forest Hills - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway E / ...
18 min
$3
Drive 10.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manhattan to Forest Hillscar 10.1 mi
20 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue to Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Avbus Qm15
31 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Forest Hillstaxi 10.1 mi
20 min
$40–50

Manhattan to Forest Hills by subway

2030Weekly Subways

18 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 8 mi
Duration: 18 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 5 Av/53 St to Forest Hills-71 Av every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue to Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 31 min.

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