How to get from Manhattan to Forest Hills by subway?

From Manhattan to Forest Hills by subway

Take one direct subway from Manhattan to Forest Hills in Queens: take the E subway from World Trade Center station to Forest Hills-71 Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

53min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - E
Walk to Forest Hills
Leaves from World Trade Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    World Trade Center
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Forest Hills-71 Av
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to Forest Hills
    Walk to
    Forest Hills
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Manhattan to Forest Hills by subway and train

To get from Manhattan to Forest Hills in Queens, take the A subway from Chambers St station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the BABYLON BRANCH train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Forest Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $9.65.

38min$9.65
Walk to subway station
Subway - A
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Leaves from Chambers St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chambers St
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 6
    Ride to train station Forest Hills
    Ride to train station
    Forest Hills
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Manhattan to Forest Hills

The distance between Manhattan, Queens and Forest Hills, Queens is approximately 12.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manhattan to Forest Hills by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Manhattan

Manhattan is located at Manhattan, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Church St North Of Park Pl.

Subway stations close to Manhattan:

  • Park Place
  • Chambers St
  • World Trade Center

Bus stations close to Manhattan:

  • Church St North Of Park Pl
  • Church St/Park Pl
  • Murray St/Church St

Public transit stations close to Forest Hills, Queens

Forest Hills is located at Forest Hills, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Austin St/69 Rd.

Subway stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Kew Gardens-Union Tpke
  • 67 Av
  • Forest Hills-71 Av

Train stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Forest Hills

Bus stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Austin St/69 Rd
  • Queens Blvd/72 Av
  • Queens Blvd/70 Av

Related Routes

From Manhattan to Forest Hills by subway and train

To get from Manhattan to Forest Hills in Queens, take the A subway from Chambers St station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the BABYLON BRANCH train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Forest Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $9.65.

38min$9.65
Walk to subway station
Subway - A
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Leaves from Chambers St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chambers St
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 6
    Ride to train station Forest Hills
    Ride to train station
    Forest Hills
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Forest Hills?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Manhattan to Forest Hills?

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Bus line A, Bus line BABYLON BRANCH.

  • Is there a direct subway between Manhattan and Forest Hills?

    Yes, there’s a direct subway going from Manhattan in New York - New Jersey to Forest Hills in Queens in 53 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Manhattan to Forest Hills?

    The E subway line goes from World Trade Center station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer station near Forest Hills in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Manhattan to Forest Hills by subway?

    The total travel time between Manhattan in New York - New Jersey and Forest Hills in Queens by subway is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Manhattan to get to Forest Hills?

    Get on the E subway from the World Trade Center station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Manhattan and Forest Hills?

    Get off the subway at the Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer station, which is closest to Forest Hills in Queens.

  • When is the first subway from Manhattan to Forest Hills?

    The first subway from Manhattan in New York - New Jersey to Forest Hills in Queens is 8 Avenue Local. It leaves the World Trade Center station at 8:14 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Manhattan to Forest Hills?

    The ride from Manhattan to Forest Hills costs $2.90.

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