The average train between Jackson Heights and Cambridge takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Jackson Heights to Cambridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Jackson Heights and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Jackson Heights is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Jackson Heights to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Jackson Heights station and arriving at Cambridge station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Jackson Heights to Cambridge train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Jackson Heights to Cambridge train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Jackson Heights and Cambridge is 293.1 km. The road distance is 379 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.