There are 10 ways to get from Forest Hills to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
3h 53m$127–201Drive 233.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Forest Hills to Washington DCcar 233.4 mi
4h 32m$43–62Bus via 6 Av/W 42 St
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
6h 5m$61–105Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
3h 2m$912–1,313Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
6h 15m$50–81Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Junction Blvd/Queens Blvd to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
3h 26m$101–711Fly Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LGA - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 1m$75–560Train, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Forest Hills to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
3h 57m$930–1,441Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane JFK - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 45m$1,091–1,142Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HPN - DCA
5h 43m$150–980
Forest Hills to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Forest Hills to Washington DC is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Washington DC is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $900 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Forest Hills to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from 69 Rd/Queens Blvd and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via New York and H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Forest Hills to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Forest Hills and Washington DC is 235 miles. The road distance is 234.8 miles.
The best way to get from Forest Hills to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Forest Hills to Washington DC, including transfers.
Forest Hills to Washington DC bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New York station.
Forest Hills to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Forest Hills to Washington DC is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $120 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus via 6 Av/W 42 St, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 6h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $900 - $1,400 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA and Washington DC, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from New York to Washington hourly. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Forest Hills to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $4–8
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $16–20
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Junction Blvd/Queens Blvd to Laguardia Rd/94 St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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Booking & Getting There
Forest Hills to Washington DC bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Washington station.
Forest Hills to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forest Hills to Washington DC is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Forest Hills to Washington DC.
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