There are 7 ways to get from West Orange to Forest Hills by bus, train, car, taxi, or subway
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Line 71 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Prospect Ave At Eagle Rock Ave to Newark Penn Stationbus 71
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Forest Hillstrain
1h 32m$8–24Drive 24.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Orange to Forest Hillscar 24.1 mi
43 min$5–7Line 21 bus, train
- Take the bus from Mississippi Ave Loop to Newark Penn Stationbus 21
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Forest Hillstrain
1h 40m$8–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from West Orange to Forest Hillstaxi 24.1 mi
43 min$95–120Line 21 bus, train, subway
- Take the bus from Mississippi Ave Loop to Newark Penn Stationbus 21
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain
- Take the subway from World Trade Center to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway E
1h 55m$9–12Train
- Take the train from Bay Street to New York Penn Stationtrain Bntnm
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Forest Hillstrain Babylon Branch / ...
2h 10m$8–26Bus
- Take the bus from Mississippi Ave Loop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 101
- Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Jewel Av/Queens Blvdbus Qm4
2h 43m$11–33
West Orange to Forest Hills by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Orange to Forest Hills is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from West Orange to Forest Hills is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from West Orange to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Mississippi Ave Loop and arriving at Jewel Av/Queens Blvd via 6 Av/W 42 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from West Orange to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Bay Street and arriving at Forest Hills via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between West Orange and Forest Hills is 26 miles. The road distance is 24.2 miles.
The best way to get from West Orange to Forest Hills without a car is to line 71 bus and train which takes 1h 32m and costs $7 - $25.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from West Orange to Forest Hills, including transfers.
West Orange to Forest Hills bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Mississippi Ave Loop station.
West Orange to Forest Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Bay Street station.
The best way to get from West Orange to Forest Hills is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $7 - $27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $35 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between West Orange, NJ, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Elm St At Lincoln St to Forest Hills via Bloomfield Ave At N Fullerton Ave, Bloomfield Ave At Church St, Bloomfield Ave At Maple Ave, Bay Street, and New York Penn Station in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mississippi Ave Loop to Jewel Av/Queens Blvd via Port Authority Bus Terminal and 6 Av/W 42 St in around 2h 43m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–11
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–11
Train from Bay Street to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–12
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $4–8
Train from New York Penn Station to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $4–8
Train from New York Penn Station to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $4–8
- Phone
- (973) 961-6000
- Website
- panynj.gov
Train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- https://www.panynj.gov/path/en/index.html
- Adult
- $4
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from World Trade Center to Forest Hills-71 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Prospect Ave At Eagle Rock Ave to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $1–6
Bus from Mississippi Ave Loop to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $1–6
Bus from Mississippi Ave Loop to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $1–6
Bus from Mississippi Ave Loop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $8–26
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Jewel Av/Queens Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
Parsippany Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-973-545-1681
- Website
- parsippanylimotaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
West Orange to Forest Hills bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
West Orange to Forest Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Orange to Forest Hills is 24 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from West Orange to Forest Hills.
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