How to get from Forest Hills Station to Empire State Building by train?

From Forest Hills Station to Empire State Building by train

Take one direct train from Forest Hills Station to Empire State Building in Manhattan: take the BABYLON BRANCH train from Forest Hills station to 34 St-Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is $5.25. The train schedule from Forest Hills Station may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Empire State Building on the Moovit app.

25min$5.25
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest Hills Station
  • 2
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to Empire State Building
    Walk to
    Empire State Building
    West 34th Street
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Forest Hills Station to Empire State Building

The distance between Forest Hills Station, Manhattan and Empire State Building, Manhattan is approximately 9.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 25 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hills Station to Empire State Building by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Forest Hills Station to Empire State Building

To check the train schedule from Forest Hills Station to Empire State Building using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Forest Hills Station) and destination (Empire State Building), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, 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 train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hills Station to Empire State Building?

    The fastest way takes 25 minutes, using Train line BABYLON BRANCH.

  • Is there a direct train between Forest Hills Station and Empire State Building?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Forest Hills Station in Queens to Empire State Building in Manhattan in 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Forest Hills Station to Empire State Building?

    The BABYLON BRANCH train line goes from 34 St-Penn Station near Forest Hills Station in Queens to Empire State Building station near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest Hills Station to Empire State Building by train?

    The total travel time between Forest Hills Station in Queens and Empire State Building in Manhattan by train is about 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Forest Hills Station to get to Empire State Building?

    Get on the BABYLON BRANCH train from the 34 St-Penn Station near Forest Hills Station in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Forest Hills Station and Empire State Building?

    Get off the train at the Empire State Building station, which is closest to Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • When is the last bus from Forest Hills Station to Empire State Building?

    The last bus from Forest Hills Station in Queens to Empire State Building in Manhattan is the Electchester - Midtown Express line. It leaves the 69 Rd/108 St stop at 7:14 PM.

  • When is the first subway from Forest Hills Station to Empire State Building?

    The first subway from Forest Hills Station in Queens to Empire State Building in Manhattan is Queens Blvd Express/6 Av Local. It leaves the Forest Hills-71 Av station at 12:12 AM.

  • When is the first train from Forest Hills Station to Empire State Building?

    The first train from Forest Hills Station in Queens to Empire State Building in Manhattan is Port Jefferson Branch. It leaves the Forest Hills station at 12:48 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Forest Hills Station to Empire State Building?

    The ride from Forest Hills Station to Empire State Building costs $5.25.

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