There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Forest Hills Station (SEPTA) by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Jefferson Station to Forest Hillstrain Wtr
36 min$3Bus, line 58 bus
- Take the bus from Market St & 13th St to Frankford Transit Center - Main Dropoffbus L1 Owl
- Take the bus from Frankford Transit Center - Rt 58 to Bustleton Av & Denise Drbus 58
1h 33m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Philadelphia to Forest Hills Station (SEPTA)taxi 16.5 mi
25 min$45–60Drive 16.5 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Forest Hills Station (SEPTA)car 16.5 mi
25 min$3–5
Philadelphia to Forest Hills Station (SEPTA) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Forest Hills Station (SEPTA) is to train which costs $3 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Forest Hills Station (SEPTA) is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Forest Hills Station (SEPTA). However, there are services departing from Market St & 13th St and arriving at Bustleton Av & Denise Dr via Frankford Transit Center - Rt 58. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jefferson Station station and arriving at Forest Hills. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Philadelphia and Forest Hills Station (SEPTA) is 18 miles. The road distance is 16.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Forest Hills Station (SEPTA) without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs $3.
The train from Jefferson Station to Forest Hills takes 36 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Philadelphia to Forest Hills Station (SEPTA) bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Market St & 13th St station.
Philadelphia to Forest Hills Station (SEPTA) train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Jefferson Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Forest Hills Station (SEPTA) is to train which takes 36 min and costs $3. Alternatively, you can bus and line 58 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 33m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Forest Hills Station (SEPTA), PA, USA?
SEPTA operates a train from Jefferson Station to Forest Hills hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St & 13th St to Forest Hills Station (SEPTA) via Frankford Transit Center - Main Dropoff, Frankford Transit Center - Rt 58, and Bustleton Av & Denise Dr in around 1h 33m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Jefferson Station to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Market St & 13th St to Frankford Transit Center - Main Dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Frankford Transit Center - Rt 58 to Bustleton Av & Denise Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
Philadelphia Taxicab Service
- Phone
- +1 215-535-6700
- Website
- philataxicab.com
Phila. Taxicab Services
- Phone
- +1 267-888-5415
- Website
- rufessw.wixsite.com
Streamline Taxi Service
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Forest Hills Station (SEPTA) bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Frankford Transit Center - Main Dropoff station.
Philadelphia to Forest Hills Station (SEPTA) train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Forest Hills station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Forest Hills Station (SEPTA) is 17 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Philadelphia to Forest Hills Station (SEPTA).
There are 132+ hotels available in Forest Hills Station (SEPTA).





