The average train between Montclair and Forest Hills takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Montclair and Forest Hills. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Montclair is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Forest Hills at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Montclair to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Montclair station and arriving at Forest Hills station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Montclair to Forest Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Watchung Avenue station.
Montclair to Forest Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Forest Hills station.
The distance between Montclair and Forest Hills is 32.6 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Forest Hills via New York Penn Station in around 1h 25m.