There are 5 ways to get from Yonkers to Forest Hills Station (LIRR) by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Forest Hillstrain West Hempstead Branch / ...
1h 29m$12–20Drive 18.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Yonkers to Forest Hills Station (LIRR)car 18.7 mi
28 min$4–5Bus
- Take the bus from S Broadway/Prospect St to 5th Avenue & East 55th Streetbus BxM3
- Take the bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to Queens Blvd/Yellowstone Blvdbus Qm18 / ...
2h 21m$6–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Yonkers to Forest Hills Station (LIRR)taxi 18.7 mi
28 min$75–90Line 1 subway, subway
- Take the subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 1
- Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway R
1h 46m$6
Yonkers to Forest Hills Station (LIRR) by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yonkers to Forest Hills Station (LIRR) is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Yonkers to Forest Hills Station (LIRR) is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $3 - $5.
No, there is no direct bus from Yonkers to Forest Hills Station (LIRR). However, there are services departing from S Broadway/Prospect St and arriving at Queens Blvd/Yellowstone Blvd via East 57th Street & Madison Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Yonkers to Forest Hills Station (LIRR). However, there are services departing from Yonkers and arriving at Forest Hills via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Yonkers and Forest Hills Station (LIRR) is 23 miles. The road distance is 18.8 miles.
The best way to get from Yonkers to Forest Hills Station (LIRR) without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $11 - $21.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Yonkers to Forest Hills Station (LIRR), including transfers.
Yonkers to Forest Hills Station (LIRR) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from S Broadway/Prospect St station.
Yonkers to Forest Hills Station (LIRR) train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Yonkers station.
The best way to get from Yonkers to Forest Hills Station (LIRR) is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $11 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $16 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between Yonkers, NY, USA and Forest Hills Station (LIRR), NY, USA?
You can take a train from Yonkers to Forest Hills Station (LIRR) via Grand Central Terminal and Forest Hills in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S Broadway/Prospect St to Forest Hills Station (LIRR) via 5th Avenue & East 55th Street, East 57th Street & Madison Avenue, and Queens Blvd/Yellowstone Blvd in around 2h 21m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–9
- Peak
- $11–13
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $4–8
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 42 St-Times Square
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 42 St-Times Square to Forest Hills-71 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from S Broadway/Prospect St to 5th Avenue & East 55th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to Queens Blvd/Yellowstone Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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More Questions & Answers
Yonkers to Forest Hills Station (LIRR) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5th Avenue & East 55th Street station.
Yonkers to Forest Hills Station (LIRR) train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yonkers to Forest Hills Station (LIRR) is 19 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Yonkers to Forest Hills Station (LIRR).
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