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How to get from Forest Hills Station LIRR to Manhattan by subway and train?

From Forest Hills Station LIRR to Manhattan by subway and train

To get from Forest Hills Station LIRR to Manhattan in Manhattan, take the BABYLON BRANCH train from Forest Hills station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the C subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $9.65.

44min$9.65
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Subway - C
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest Hills Station LIRR
  • 2
    Train - BABYLON BRANCHBABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    168 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Forest Hills Station LIRR to Manhattan by subway and train via BABYLON BRANCH and B

To get from Forest Hills Station LIRR to Manhattan in Manhattan, take the BABYLON BRANCH train from Forest Hills station to Grand Central Madison station. Next, take the B subway from 42 St-Bryant Pk station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $9.65.

53min$9.65
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Subway - B
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest Hills Station LIRR
  • 2
    Train - BABYLON BRANCHBABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central Madison
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    280 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Kingsbridge Rd
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Forest Hills Station LIRR to Manhattan

The distance between Forest Hills Station LIRR, Manhattan and Manhattan, Manhattan is approximately 11.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hills Station LIRR to Manhattan by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Forest Hills Station LIRR

Forest Hills Station LIRR is located at Forest Hills Station LIRR, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Jewel Av/Queens Blvd.

Subway stations close to Forest Hills Station LIRR:

  • Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 67 Av
  • 75 Av

Train stations close to Forest Hills Station LIRR:

  • Forest Hills

Bus stations close to Forest Hills Station LIRR:

  • Jewel Av/Queens Blvd
  • Queens Blvd/70 Av
  • Austin St/70 Rd

Public transit stations close to Manhattan, Manhattan

Manhattan is located at Manhattan, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Central Park West/W 86 St.

Subway stations close to Manhattan:

  • 86 St
  • 96 St
  • 81 St-Museum Of Natural History

Bus stations close to Manhattan:

  • Central Park West/W 86 St
  • W 86 St/Central Park West
  • 86 St & Central Park West

Alternative route from Forest Hills Station LIRR to Manhattan by subway and train via BABYLON BRANCH and B

To get from Forest Hills Station LIRR to Manhattan in Manhattan, take the BABYLON BRANCH train from Forest Hills station to Grand Central Madison station. Next, take the B subway from 42 St-Bryant Pk station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $9.65.

53min$9.65
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Subway - B
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest Hills Station LIRR
  • 2
    Train - BABYLON BRANCHBABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central Madison
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    280 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Kingsbridge Rd
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Bus line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line C.

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

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Bus line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line B.

  • Is there a direct train between Forest Hills Station LIRR and Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Forest Hills Station LIRR to Manhattan?

    The BABYLON BRANCH train line goes from Penn Station station near Forest Hills Station LIRR in Queens to 34 St-Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till 34 St-Penn Station station near Manhattan in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest Hills Station LIRR to Manhattan by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Forest Hills Station LIRR in Queens and Manhattan in Manhattan by train and subway is about 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Forest Hills Station LIRR to get to Manhattan?

    Get on the BABYLON BRANCH train from the Penn Station station near Forest Hills Station LIRR in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Forest Hills Station LIRR and Manhattan?

    Get off the train at the 34 St-Penn Station station, which is closest to Manhattan in Manhattan.

  • How much is the train fare from Forest Hills Station LIRR to Manhattan?

    The ride from Forest Hills Station LIRR to Manhattan costs $9.65.