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The average train between Boston and Forest Hills takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Forest Hills. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 47m
Duration
240 mi
Distance
$421
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
4h 40m
$58–722

Boston to Forest Hills train times

Trains run hourly between Boston and Forest Hills. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Forest Hills at 12:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road4h 30m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road4h 30m • 1 change

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road4h 55m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road4h 30m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road4h 30m • 1 change

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road4h 55m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road4h 48m • 1 change

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road4h 38m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road4h 48m • 1 change

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road4h 48m • 1 change

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road4h 38m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road4h 48m • 1 change

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road4h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Forest Hills? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Boston to Forest Hills.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 240.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $55–140 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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