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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton and Forest Hills takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Princeton 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 8m
Duration
60 mi
Distance
$24
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Princeton to Forest Hills train times

Trains run hourly between Princeton and Forest Hills. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Forest Hills at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 5m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 53m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 4m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 58m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 6m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road3h 49m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 58m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 6m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road3h 49m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 59.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Princeton, 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 $2–21 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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