There are 5 ways to get from Perth Amboy to Forest Hills by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Perth Amboy to New York Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Forest Hillstrain Babylon Branch / ...
1h 37m$7–23Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Craig Av to East 57th Street & Madison Avenuebus Sim26 / ...
- Take the bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Avbus Qm15
2h 30m$3–7Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Rector St At Fayette St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 116
- Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway E
1h 42m$13–33Drive 32.2 mi
- Drive from Perth Amboy to Forest Hillscar 32.2 mi
51 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Perth Amboy to Forest Hillstaxi 32.2 mi
51 min$120–160
Perth Amboy to Forest Hills by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Perth Amboy to Forest Hills is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Perth Amboy to Forest Hills is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Perth Amboy to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Hylan Blvd/Craig Av and arriving at Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av via East 57th Street & Madison Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Perth Amboy to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Perth Amboy and arriving at Forest Hills via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Perth Amboy and Forest Hills is 37 miles. The road distance is 32.4 miles.
The best way to get from Perth Amboy to Forest Hills without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $6 - $23.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Perth Amboy to Forest Hills, including transfers.
Perth Amboy to Forest Hills bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Hylan Blvd/Craig Av station.
Perth Amboy to Forest Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Perth Amboy station.
The best way to get from Perth Amboy to Forest Hills is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $6 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Perth Amboy, NJ, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Perth Amboy to Forest Hills via New York Penn Station in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hylan Blvd/Craig Av to Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av via East 57th Street & Madison Avenue in around 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Perth Amboy to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Rector St At Fayette St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $120–160
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Perth Amboy to Forest Hills bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at East 57th Street & Madison Avenue station.
Perth Amboy to Forest Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perth Amboy to Forest Hills is 32 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Perth Amboy to Forest Hills.
There are 3293+ hotels available in Forest Hills.
