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How to get fromNew York Midtown to Forest Hillsby train, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from New York Midtown to Forest Hills by train, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Forest Hillstrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    19 min
    $4–8

  2. Drive 9.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York Midtown to Forest Hillscar car 9.6 mi
    17 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York Midtown to Forest Hillstaxi taxi 9.6 mi
    17 min
    $40–50

  4. Subway

    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway subway E
    27 min
    $3

New York Midtown to Forest Hills by foot and train

Calendar206Weekly Services
Duration19 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.8 mi
  • Duration: 19 min

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from New York Penn Station to Forest Hills hourly. Tickets cost $4–8 and the journey takes 16 min.

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