The average train between Point Pleasant and Forest Hills takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Point Pleasant to Forest Hills. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Point Pleasant and Forest Hills. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Point Pleasant is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Forest Hills at 5:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Long Branch and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Point Pleasant to Forest Hills? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Point Pleasant to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Point Pleasant station and arriving at Forest Hills station via Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Point Pleasant to Forest Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Bay Head station.
Point Pleasant to Forest Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Point Pleasant and Forest Hills is 72.8 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a train from Bay Head to Forest Hills via Long Branch and New York Penn Station in around 3h 30m.