What is the cheapest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Forest Hills?

The cheapest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Forest Hills is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Forest Hills?

The fastest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Forest Hills is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Rockefeller Center and Forest Hills?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 48 St and arriving at Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between Rockefeller Center and Forest Hills?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 5 Av/53 St and arriving at Forest Hills-71 Av. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Rockefeller Center to Forest Hills?

The distance between Rockefeller Center and Forest Hills is 8 miles. The road distance is 9.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rockefeller Center to Forest Hills without a car is to subway via 5 Av/53 St which takes 23 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Rockefeller Center to Forest Hills?

The subway from 5 Av/53 St to Forest Hills-71 Av takes 18 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Rockefeller Center to Forest Hills bus from?

Rockefeller Center to Forest Hills bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 48 St station.

Where do I catch the Rockefeller Center to Forest Hills train from?

Rockefeller Center to Forest Hills train services, operated by MTA, depart from 5 Av/53 St station.

Where does the Rockefeller Center to Forest Hills bus arrive?

Rockefeller Center to Forest Hills bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av station.

Where does the Rockefeller Center to Forest Hills train arrive?

Rockefeller Center to Forest Hills train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Forest Hills-71 Av station.

Can I drive from Rockefeller Center to Forest Hills?

Yes, the driving distance between Rockefeller Center to Forest Hills is 9 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Rockefeller Center to Forest Hills.

Where can I stay near Forest Hills?

There are 2866+ hotels available in Forest Hills.

Rockefeller Center to Forest Hills - 7 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Rockefeller Center to Forest Hills by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway via 5 Av/53 St
best
1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway E / ...
23 min
$3
Drive 9.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rockefeller Center to Forest Hillscar 9.1 mi
16 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 48 St to Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Avbus Bm5
37 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rockefeller Center to Forest Hillstaxi 9.1 mi
16 min
$35–50
Subway
1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway F / ...
24 min
$3
Bus via 6th Ave/West 51st Street
1. Take the bus from 6th Ave/West 51st Street to Metropolitan Av/Woodhaven Blvdbus Qm12 / ...
46 min
$3–8
Bus via Queens Blvd/Union Tpke
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 49 St to Queens Blvd/Union Tpkebus Qm63 / ...
48 min
$3–8

Rockefeller Center to Forest Hills by foot and subway

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Distance: 8.2 mi
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Rockefeller Center, NY, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 5 Av/53 St to Forest Hills-71 Av every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 48 St to Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 35 min.

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