How to get from Forest Hills Station to 125th Street by subway?

From Forest Hills Station to 125th Street by subway

To get from Forest Hills Station to 125th Street in Manhattan, take the R subway from Forest Hills-71 Av station to Lexington Av/59 St station. Next, take the 5 subway from Lexington Av/59 St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The subway schedule from Forest Hills Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to 125th Street on the Moovit app.

50min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Subway - 5
Walk to 125th Street
Leaves from Forest Hills-71 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills-71 Av
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/59 St
    27 min
  • 4
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Eastchester-Dyre Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to 125th Street
    Walk to
    125th Street
    Lexington Avenue
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Forest Hills Station to 125th Street

The distance between Forest Hills Station, Manhattan and 125th Street, Manhattan is approximately 11.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hills Station to 125th Street by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway schedule from Forest Hills Station to 125th Street

To check the subway schedule from Forest Hills Station to 125th Street using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Forest Hills Station) and destination (125th Street), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hills Station to 125th Street?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Subway line R, Subway line 5.

  • Is there a direct subway between Forest Hills Station and 125th Street?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Forest Hills Station to 125th Street?

    The R subway line goes from Forest Hills-71 Av station near Forest Hills Station in Queens to Lexington Av/59 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Lexington Av/59 St station near 125th Street in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest Hills Station to 125th Street by subway?

    The total travel time between Forest Hills Station in Queens and 125th Street in Manhattan by subway is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Forest Hills Station to get to 125th Street?

    Get on the R subway from the Forest Hills-71 Av station near Forest Hills Station in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Forest Hills Station and 125th Street?

    Get off the subway at the Lexington Av/59 St station, which is closest to 125th Street in Manhattan.

  • How much is the subway fare from Forest Hills Station to 125th Street?

    The ride from Forest Hills Station to 125th Street costs $3.00.

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