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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Forest Hills takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

5h 2m
Duration
240 mi
Distance
$421
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Boston to Forest Hills train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Boston and Forest Hills. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Forest Hills at 2:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road4h 36m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road11h 10m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road4h 22m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road4h 22m • 1 change
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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road4h 57m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road4h 22m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road4h 22m • 1 change
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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road4h 57m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road4h 36m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road4h 36m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road4h 36m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road4h 36m • 1 change

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.

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  • Distance: 240.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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 $120–200 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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