There are 3 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Forest Hills by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2h$7–28Bus
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Jewel Av/Queens Blvdbus Qm4
3h 26m$23–53Drive 57.1 mi
- Drive from Princeton Junction to Forest Hillscar 57.1 mi
1h 22m$11–15
Princeton Junction to Forest Hills by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton Junction to Forest Hills is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton Junction to Forest Hills is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton Junction to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Jewel Av/Queens Blvd via 6 Av/W 42 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton Junction to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Princeton Jct. and arriving at Forest Hills via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Princeton Junction and Forest Hills is 57 miles. The road distance is 57.4 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton Junction to Forest Hills without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs $6 - $29.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Princeton Junction to Forest Hills, including transfers.
Princeton Junction to Forest Hills bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
Princeton Junction to Forest Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Princeton Junction to Forest Hills is to train which takes 2h and costs $6 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $55 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Princeton Junction, 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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Jewel Av/Queens Blvd via New Brunswick, Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and 6 Av/W 42 St in around 3h 26m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–21
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $15–35
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Jewel Av/Queens Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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More Questions & Answers
Princeton Junction to Forest Hills bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton Junction to Forest Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton Junction to Forest Hills is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Princeton Junction to Forest Hills.
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