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The average train between Princeton University and Forest Hills takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton University 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.

2h 29m
Duration
60 mi
Distance
$27
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Princeton University to Forest Hills train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Princeton University and Forest Hills. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton University is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Forest Hills at 9:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Princeton and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road6h 3m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road5h 31m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 17m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 30m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 17m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 16m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 35m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 59.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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

NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–23 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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