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

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Forest Hills is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 34 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Newark to Forest Hills is to taxi which takes 34 min and costs $70 - $90.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Forest Hills?

No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Forest Hills via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Newark to Forest Hills?

The distance between Newark and Forest Hills is 19 miles. The road distance is 18.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newark to Forest Hills without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $6 - $19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Newark to Forest Hills, including transfers.

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

Newark to Forest Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where does the Newark to Forest Hills train arrive?

Newark to Forest Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Newark to Forest Hills?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Forest Hills is 19 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Newark to Forest Hills.

Where can I stay near Forest Hills?

There are 3275+ hotels available in Forest Hills.

Newark to Forest Hills - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Newark to Forest Hills by train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Forest Hillstrain Babylon Branch / ...
1h 1m
$7–18
Drive 18.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to Forest Hillscar 18.6 mi
34 min
$4–5
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway E
1h 6m
$11–40
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newark to Forest Hillstaxi 18.6 mi
34 min
$70–90
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain Path
2. Take the subway from World Trade Center to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway E
1h 6m
$6
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Forest Hillstrain Babylon Branch / ...
1h 10m
$14–24

Newark to Forest Hills by train

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Distance: 18.6 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

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

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Forest Hills via New York Penn Station in around 1h 1m.

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