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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Forest Hills takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington 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.

4h 20m
Duration
231 mi
Distance
$150
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Washington to Forest Hills train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Washington and Forest Hills. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Forest Hills at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road8h 57m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road3h 47m • 1 change
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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road4h 17m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road3h 57m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road4h 17m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road3h 57m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road3h 49m • 1 change
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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road4h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road3h 58m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road3h 58m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road3h 58m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road3h 58m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington 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.

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  • Distance: 231.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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