There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Forest Hills by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
1h 35m$100–671Drive 231.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Forest Hillscar 231.9 mi
4h 31m$43–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 40m$127–197Bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
4h 52m$58–98Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
1h 23m$932–2,506Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2h 42m$926–1,673Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 25m$47–72
Washington to Forest Hills by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Forest Hills is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Forest Hills is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $900 - $2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at New York via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Forest Hills via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Washington and Forest Hills is 222 miles. The road distance is 233.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Forest Hills without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Washington to Forest Hills, including transfers.
Washington to Forest Hills bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Forest Hills train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Forest Hills is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs $100 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 3h 40m, you could also bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) hourly. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn 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 Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $16–20
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Forest Hills bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to Forest Hills train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Forest Hills is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Washington to Forest Hills.
There are 2970+ hotels available in Forest Hills.