The average train between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Forest Hills takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) 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 Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Forest Hills. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Forest Hills at 2:06 AM. All services require a transfer at 30th Street Station and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) 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 Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) station and arriving at Forest Hills station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Forest Hills train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Forest Hills train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Forest Hills is 151.1 km. The road distance is 172 km.
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly.