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How to get fromRoosevelt Island Tramway to Forest Hillsby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Roosevelt Island Tramway to Forest Hills by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway subway M / ...
    28 min
    $3

  2. Drive 7.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roosevelt Island Tramway to Forest Hillscar car 7.6 mi
    20 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Queens Blvd/Yellowstone Blvdbus bus Q60
    1h 56m
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Roosevelt Island Tramway to Forest Hillstaxi taxi 7.6 mi
    20 min
    $30–40

Roosevelt Island Tramway to Forest Hills by foot and subway

Calendar969Weekly Services
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.1 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Roosevelt Island Tramway, NY, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills-71 Av every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Queens Blvd/Yellowstone Blvd every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 47 min.

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