The average train between Montauk and Forest Hills takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Montauk 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Montauk and Forest Hills. The earliest departure is at 1:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Montauk is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Forest Hills at 1:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 13m • 1 change
3h 34m • 1 change
3h 13m • 1 change
2h 52m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Montauk 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.
No, there is no direct train from Montauk to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Montauk station and arriving at Forest Hills station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Montauk to Forest Hills train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Montauk station.
Montauk to Forest Hills train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
The distance between Montauk and Forest Hills is 164.1 km. The road distance is 174 km.
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Montauk to Jamaica 4 times a day. Tickets cost $25–60 and the journey takes 2h 57m.