What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Forest Hills?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Forest Hills is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Forest Hills?

The fastest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Forest Hills is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Forest Hills?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 39 St and arriving at Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Forest Hills?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Bryant Park and arriving at Forest Hills-71 Av. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Forest Hills?

The distance between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Forest Hills is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.1 miles.

How long does it take to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Forest Hills?

The subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Forest Hills-71 Av takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Times Square–42nd Street Station to Forest Hills bus from?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Forest Hills bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 39 St station.

Where do I catch the Times Square–42nd Street Station to Forest Hills train from?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Forest Hills train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Bryant Park station.

Where does the Times Square–42nd Street Station to Forest Hills bus arrive?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Forest Hills bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av station.

Can I drive from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Forest Hills?

Yes, the driving distance between Times Square–42nd Street Station to Forest Hills is 9 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Forest Hills.

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Times Square–42nd Street Station to Forest Hills

Q: How do I travel from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Forest Hills without a car?

The best way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Forest Hills without a car is to subway which takes 24 min and costs $3.

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There are 6 ways to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Forest Hills by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway F / ...
24 min
$3
Drive 9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Forest Hillscar 9 mi
16 min
$2–3
Bus via 5 Av/W 39 St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 39 St to Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Avbus Bm5
37 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Forest Hillstaxi 9 mi
16 min
$35–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 43 St to Metropolitan Av/Woodhaven Blvdbus Qm12 / ...
48 min
$3–8
Bus via Queens Blvd/Union Tpke
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 40 St to Queens Blvd/Union Tpkebus Qm63 / ...
55 min
$3–8

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Forest Hills by foot and subway

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Distance: 8.8 mi
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Times Square–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Forest Hills-71 Av every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 39 St to Woodhaven Blvd/Metropolitan Av hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 31 min.

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