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Montclair to Forest Hills trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Montclair and Forest Hills takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Montclair 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 19m
Duration
26 mi
Distance
$10
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train, subway

best
  1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train Bntnm
  2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Forest Hills-71 Avsubway subway F / ...
1h 21m
$6–15

Montclair to Forest Hills train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Montclair and Forest Hills. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Montclair is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Forest Hills at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 31m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 14m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 22m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Montclair 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 Montclair to Forest Hills.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 26.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

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

You can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Forest Hills via New York Penn Station in around 1h 24m.

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