There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Forest Hills by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, ferry, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Boston to Queens Jamaicabus FlixBus 2612
4h 35m$30–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 43m$58–722Drive 206.8 mi
- Drive from Boston to Forest Hillscar 206.8 mi
3h 59m$38–55Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
3h 11m$433–1,319Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
5h 17m$42–60Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
3h 27m$72–493Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
4h 33m$510–1,047Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PVD - JFK
3h 58m$54–295
Boston to Forest Hills by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Forest Hills is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Forest Hills is to ferry and fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $430 - $1,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Queens Jamaica. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Forest Hills via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Boston and Forest Hills is 212 miles. The road distance is 208 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Forest Hills without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $30 - $50.
The bus from Boston to Queens Jamaica takes 4h 35m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Boston to Forest Hills bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Forest Hills train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Forest Hills is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $750 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to Queens Jamaica 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from South Station to TF Green Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Queens Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Forest Hills bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Queens Jamaica station.
Boston to Forest Hills train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Forest Hills is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Boston to Forest Hills.
Book your Boston to Forest Hills bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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