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

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There are 5 ways to get from New York to Forest Hills by train, bus, 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 / ...
    16 min
    $4–8

  2. Drive 8.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York to Forest Hillscar car 8.9 mi
    17 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from E 34 St /Madison Av to Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Avbus bus Bm5
    28 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York to Forest Hillstaxi taxi 8.9 mi
    17 min
    $35–45

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway subway E / ...
    30 min
    $3

New York to Forest Hills by train

Calendar210Weekly Trains
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.6 mi
  • Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between New York, 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. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from E 34 St /Madison Av to Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 28 min.

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