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Trip Overview

The average train between Forest Hills and Boston takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Forest Hills to Boston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 10m
Duration
240 mi
Distance
$156
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
4h 42m
$125–208

Forest Hills to Boston train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Forest Hills and Boston. The earliest departure is at 1:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Forest Hills is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Boston at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela4h 59m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak4h 49m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela4h 39m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela8h 26m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 24m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak4h 56m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 24m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak4h 56m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 24m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak4h 56m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 24m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak4h 56m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 24m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak4h 56m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak5h 16m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak5h 13m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak5h 52m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela5h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Forest Hills to Boston? 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: 240.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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