What is the cheapest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills?

The cheapest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills?

The fastest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills is to train which takes 15 min and costs $4 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Roosevelt Island and Forest Hills?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue and arriving at Queens Blvd/Yellowstone Blvd. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

Is there a direct train between Roosevelt Island and Forest Hills?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Forest Hills. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills?

The distance between Roosevelt Island and Forest Hills is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.5 miles.

How do I travel from Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills without a car?

The best way to get from Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs $4 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills?

The train from Grand Central Terminal to Forest Hills takes 15 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills bus from?

Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills train from?

Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Train or bus from Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills?

The best way to get from Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills is to train which takes 15 min and costs $4 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 47 min.

Where does the Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills bus arrive?

Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Queens Blvd/Yellowstone Blvd station.

Where does the Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills train arrive?

Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Forest Hills station.

Can I drive from Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills?

Yes, the driving distance between Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills is 8 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills.

Where can I stay near Forest Hills?

There are 3403+ hotels available in Forest Hills.

Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Forest Hillstrain Babylon Branch / ...
15 min
$4–8
Drive 7.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Roosevelt Island to Forest Hillscar 7.5 mi
20 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Queens Blvd/Yellowstone Blvdbus Q60
47 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Roosevelt Island to Forest Hillstaxi 7.5 mi
20 min
$30–40
Subway
1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway M / ...
25 min
$3

Roosevelt Island to Forest Hills by train

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Distance: 8.3 mi
Duration: 15 min

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Forest Hills hourly. Tickets cost $4–8 and the journey takes 15 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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