There are 5 ways to get from Riverdale to Forest Hills by train, bus, subway, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Riverdale to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Forest Hillstrain West Hempstead Branch / ...
1h 11m$11–19Drive 16.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverdale to Forest Hillscar 16.4 mi
28 min$3–5Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to 7 Av/W 57 Stbus BxM2
- Take the subway from 57 St-7 Av to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway R
1h 44m$6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riverdale to Forest Hillstaxi 16.4 mi
28 min$65–80Bus
- Take the bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to Lexington Av/E 56 Stbus BxM1
- Take the bus from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue to Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Avbus Qm15
2h 14m$6–15
Riverdale to Forest Hills by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverdale to Forest Hills is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Riverdale to Forest Hills is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $65 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverdale to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St and arriving at Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av via East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverdale to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Riverdale and arriving at Forest Hills via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Riverdale and Forest Hills is 21 miles. The road distance is 16.5 miles.
The best way to get from Riverdale to Forest Hills without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $11 - $20.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Riverdale to Forest Hills, including transfers.
Riverdale to Forest Hills bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St station.
Riverdale to Forest Hills train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Riverdale station.
The best way to get from Riverdale to Forest Hills is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $11 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $16 and takes 2h 14m.
What companies run services between Riverdale, Bronx County, NY, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Riverdale to Forest Hills via Grand Central Terminal in around 1h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av via Lexington Av/E 56 St and East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue in around 2h 14m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Riverdale to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–9
- Peak
- $10–12
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $4–8
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 57 St-7 Av to Forest Hills-71 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to 7 Av/W 57 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Henry Hudson Pkwy West/W 252 St to Lexington Av/E 56 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue to Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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More Questions & Answers
Riverdale to Forest Hills bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Lexington Av/E 56 St station.
Riverdale to Forest Hills train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverdale to Forest Hills is 17 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Riverdale to Forest Hills.
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