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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Forest Hillstrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    15 min
    $4–8

  2. Drive  9.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Midtown Manhattan to Forest Hillscar car 9.1 mi
    16 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Avbus bus Qm15
    35 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Forest Hillstaxi taxi 9.1 mi
    16 min
    $35–45

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway subway E / ...
    18 min
    $3

Midtown Manhattan to Forest Hills by train

Calendar312Weekly Trains
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.3 mi
  • Duration: 15 min

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Forest Hills every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $4–8 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 35 min.

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