What is the cheapest way to get from Upper East Side to Forest Hills?

The cheapest way to get from Upper East Side to Forest Hills is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Upper East Side to Forest Hills?

The fastest way to get from Upper East Side to Forest Hills is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Upper East Side and Forest Hills?

No, there is no direct bus from Upper East Side to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from 2 Av/E 87 St and arriving at Queens Blvd/Yellowstone Blvd via East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Upper East Side and Forest Hills?

No, there is no direct train from Upper East Side to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from 86th Street and arriving at Forest Hills-71 Av via Lexington Av/63 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Upper East Side to Forest Hills?

The distance between Upper East Side and Forest Hills is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.8 miles.

How do I travel from Upper East Side to Forest Hills without a car?

The best way to get from Upper East Side to Forest Hills without a car is to subway which takes 36 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Upper East Side to Forest Hills?

It takes approximately 36 min to get from Upper East Side to Forest Hills, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Upper East Side to Forest Hills bus from?

Upper East Side to Forest Hills bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 2 Av/E 87 St station.

Where do I catch the Upper East Side to Forest Hills train from?

Upper East Side to Forest Hills train services, operated by MTA, depart from Lexington Av/63 St station.

Where does the Upper East Side to Forest Hills bus arrive?

Upper East Side to Forest Hills bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 2 Av/E 61 St station.

Where does the Upper East Side to Forest Hills train arrive?

Upper East Side to Forest Hills train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Forest Hills-71 Av station.

Can I drive from Upper East Side to Forest Hills?

Yes, the driving distance between Upper East Side to Forest Hills is 10 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Upper East Side to Forest Hills.

Where can I stay near Forest Hills?

There are 3485+ hotels available in Forest Hills.

Upper East Side to Forest Hills - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Upper East Side to Forest Hills by subway, bus, train, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Lexington Av/63 St to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway M / ...
36 min
$3
Drive 9.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Upper East Side to Forest Hillscar 9.7 mi
19 min
$2–3
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 86 St to Lexington Av/E 42 Stbus M102 / ...
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Forest Hillstrain West Hempstead Branch / ...
58 min
$7–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper East Side to Forest Hillstaxi 9.7 mi
19 min
$40–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from 2 Av/E 87 St to 2 Av/E 61 Stbus M15
2. Take the bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Queens Blvd/Yellowstone Blvdbus Q60
1h 5m
$6–15

Upper East Side to Forest Hills by subway

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Distance: 9.4 mi
Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Upper East Side, NY, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Lexington Av/63 St to Forest Hills-71 Av every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2 Av/E 87 St to Queens Blvd/Yellowstone Blvd via 2 Av/E 61 St and East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue in around 1h 5m.

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