How to get from Time Square to Forest Hills by bus, subway and train?

From Time Square to Forest Hills by bus, subway and train

To get from Time Square to Forest Hills in Queens, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the UPL-EB bus from Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299 station to Poughkeepsie Train Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EMPIRE SERVICE train and finally take the F subway from 34 St-Herald Sq station to Forest Hills-71 Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Time Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Forest Hills on the Moovit app.

154min
Walk to bus station
Bus - UPL-EBUPL-EB
Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
Subway - F
Walk to Forest Hills
Leaves from Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - UPL-EBUPL-EB
    Wait for bus
    UPL-EB
    Upl_2025
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Poughkeepsie Train Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Poughkeepsie
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    EMPIRE SERVICE
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Jamaica-179 St
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Forest Hills-71 Av
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forest Hills
    Walk to
    Forest Hills
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Time Square to Forest Hills by bus, subway and train via UPL-EB, EMPIRE SERVICE and E

To get from Time Square to Forest Hills in Queens, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the UPL-EB bus from Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299 station to Poughkeepsie Train Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EMPIRE SERVICE train and finally take the E subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to Forest Hills-71 Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Time Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Forest Hills on the Moovit app.

156min
Walk to bus station
Bus - UPL-EBUPL-EB
Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
Subway - E
Walk to Forest Hills
Leaves from Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - UPL-EBUPL-EB
    Wait for bus
    UPL-EB
    Upl_2025
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Poughkeepsie Train Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Poughkeepsie
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    EMPIRE SERVICE
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Forest Hills-71 Av
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forest Hills
    Walk to
    Forest Hills
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Time Square to Forest Hills

The distance between Time Square, Queens and Forest Hills, Queens is approximately 91.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Time Square to Forest Hills by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Time Square to Forest Hills

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Time Square to Forest Hills by bus, subway and train via UPL-EB, EMPIRE SERVICE and E

To get from Time Square to Forest Hills in Queens, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the UPL-EB bus from Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299 station to Poughkeepsie Train Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EMPIRE SERVICE train and finally take the E subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to Forest Hills-71 Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Time Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Forest Hills on the Moovit app.

156min
Walk to bus station
Bus - UPL-EBUPL-EB
Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
Subway - E
Walk to Forest Hills
Leaves from Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - UPL-EBUPL-EB
    Wait for bus
    UPL-EB
    Upl_2025
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Poughkeepsie Train Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Poughkeepsie
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    EMPIRE SERVICE
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Forest Hills-71 Av
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forest Hills
    Walk to
    Forest Hills
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line UPL-EB, Train line EMPIRE SERVICE, Subway line F.

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

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line UPL-EB, Train line EMPIRE SERVICE, Subway line E.

  • Is there a direct bus between Time Square and Forest Hills?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Time Square to Forest Hills?

    The UPL-EB bus line goes from Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299 station near Time Square in Lloyd, Ny to Upl_2025 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Upl_2025 station near Forest Hills in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Time Square to Forest Hills by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Time Square in Lloyd, Ny and Forest Hills in Queens by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Time Square to get to Forest Hills?

    Get on the UPL-EB bus from the Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299 stop near Time Square in Lloyd, Ny.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Time Square and Forest Hills?

    Get off the bus at the Upl_2025 station, which is closest to Forest Hills in Queens.

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