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

By subway and train

To get from Forest Hills Station LIRR to Manhattan in Manhattan, take the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train from Forest Hills station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the A 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 - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Subway - A
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 - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCHPORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON 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
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By subway

To get from Forest Hills Station LIRR to Manhattan in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 3 subway lines: take the E subway from Forest Hills-71 Av station to 7 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D subway and finally take the A subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

55min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - E
Subway - D
Subway - A
Walk to Manhattan
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 - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7 Av
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    7 Av
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Norwood-205 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    2 min
  • 7
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    5 min
  • 9
    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 Kew Gardens-Union Tpke.

Subway stations close to Forest Hills Station LIRR:

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

Train stations close to Forest Hills Station LIRR:

  • Forest Hills

Bus stations close to Forest Hills Station LIRR:

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

Public transit stations close to Manhattan, Manhattan

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

Subway stations close to Manhattan:

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

Bus stations close to Manhattan:

  • W 86 St/Central Pk W
  • Central Pk W/W 87 St
  • Central Pk W/W 88 St

Related Routes

By subway

To get from Forest Hills Station LIRR to Manhattan in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 3 subway lines: take the E subway from Forest Hills-71 Av station to 7 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D subway and finally take the A subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

55min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - E
Subway - D
Subway - A
Walk to Manhattan
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 - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7 Av
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    7 Av
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Norwood-205 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    2 min
  • 7
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    5 min
  • 9
    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 PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, Bus line A.

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

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line E, Bus line D, Bus line A.

  • 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 PORT JEFFERSON 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 Manhattan 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 PORT JEFFERSON 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 Manhattan station, which is closest to Manhattan in Manhattan.

  • When is the first train from Forest Hills Station LIRR to Manhattan?

    The first train from Forest Hills Station LIRR in Queens to Manhattan in Manhattan is Ronkonkoma Branch. It leaves the Forest Hills station at 8:02 PM.

  • 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.

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