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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train Bntnm
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway subway F / ...
    1h 21m
    $6–17

  2. Drive  23.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montclair to Forest Hillscar car 23.9 mi
    37 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Jewel Av/Queens Blvdbus bus Qm4
    2h 33m
    $12–34

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Montclair to Forest Hillstaxi taxi 23.9 mi
    37 min
    $95–120

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train Bntnm
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Forest Hillstrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    1h 26m
    $7–22

Montclair to Forest Hills by train, foot, and subway

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Jewel Av/Queens Blvd via Port Authority Bus Terminal and 6 Av/W 42 St in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Forest Hills via New York Penn Station in around 1h 26m.

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