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Forest Hills to Islip trains

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The average train between Forest Hills and Islip takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h. The train service runs several times per day from Forest Hills to Islip. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 10m
Duration
36 mi
Distance
$18
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Forest Hills to Islip train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Forest Hills and Islip. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Forest Hills is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Islip at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 1m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 48m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 10m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 1m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 48m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 10m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 2m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 19m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 12m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 2m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 18m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 28m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 2m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 18m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 28m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 2m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 18m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Forest Hills to Islip? 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 Forest Hills to Islip.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 36 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Islip every 3 hours. Tickets cost $7–18 and the journey takes 49 min.

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