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The average train between Islip and Forest Hills takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 58 min. There is a train service every few hours from Islip 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.

1h 12m
Duration
36 mi
Distance
$16
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Islip to Forest Hills train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Islip and Forest Hills. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Islip is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Forest Hills at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 12m. 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 10m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 3m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 7m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 30m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 11m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 5m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 4m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 34m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road58 min • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 5m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 34m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road58 min • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 5m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 34m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road58 min • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 5m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Islip 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 Islip to Forest Hills.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 36 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Islip to Jamaica every 2 hours. Tickets cost $10–21 and the journey takes 48 min.

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