What is the cheapest way to get from Valley Stream to Forest Hills?

The cheapest way to get from Valley Stream to Forest Hills is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Valley Stream to Forest Hills?

The fastest way to get from Valley Stream to Forest Hills is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Valley Stream and Forest Hills?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Benedict Av / Merrick and arriving at Archer Av / 165. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

Is there a direct train between Valley Stream and Forest Hills?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Valley Stream and arriving at Forest Hills. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Valley Stream to Forest Hills?

The distance between Valley Stream and Forest Hills is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.8 miles.

How do I travel from Valley Stream to Forest Hills without a car?

The best way to get from Valley Stream to Forest Hills without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs $4 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Valley Stream to Forest Hills?

The train from Valley Stream to Forest Hills takes 17 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Valley Stream to Forest Hills bus from?

Valley Stream to Forest Hills bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Benedict Av / Merrick station.

Where do I catch the Valley Stream to Forest Hills train from?

Valley Stream to Forest Hills train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Valley Stream station.

Train or bus from Valley Stream to Forest Hills?

The best way to get from Valley Stream to Forest Hills is to train which takes 17 min and costs $4 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 and takes 34 min.

Where does the Valley Stream to Forest Hills bus arrive?

Valley Stream to Forest Hills bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Archer Av / 165 station.

Where does the Valley Stream to Forest Hills train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Valley Stream to Forest Hills?

Yes, the driving distance between Valley Stream to Forest Hills is 10 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Valley Stream to Forest Hills.

Where can I stay near Forest Hills?

There are 3379+ hotels available in Forest Hills.

Valley Stream to Forest Hills - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Valley Stream to Forest Hills by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Valley Stream to Forest Hillstrain Long Beach Branch / ...
17 min
$4–8
Drive 9.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Valley Stream to Forest Hillscar 9.8 mi
14 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Benedict Av / Merrick to Archer Av / 165bus n4 / ...
34 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Valley Stream to Forest Hillstaxi 9.8 mi
14 min
$40–50
Train via Jamaica
1. Take the train from Valley Stream to Jamaicatrain Far Rockaway Branch / ...
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Forest Hillstrain Babylon Branch / ...
27 min
$5–9
Bus via Metropolitan Av/71 Av
1. Take the bus from Benedict Av / Merrick to Archer Av / 165bus n4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Jamaica Av/165 St to Metropolitan Av/71 Avbus Q54
1h 1m
$6–11

Valley Stream to Forest Hills by train

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Distance: 8.9 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Valley Stream, NY, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Valley Stream to Forest Hills every 3 hours. Tickets cost $4–8 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Nassau Inter-County Express operates a bus from Benedict Av / Merrick to Archer Av / 165 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 34 min.

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