Sydney to Queens by train
Queens lies 1,256 km (781 mi) south-west of Sydney, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 17 h at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 1,533 km (952 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Sydney | Queens | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 105,968 | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Glace_Bay) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Sydney station | Forest Hills, Long Island City, Flushing – Main Street |
Clocks in Queens are 1 h behind Sydney right now, so a 17 h journey lands only 16 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Queens
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Sydney to Queens
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Staying in Queens
Our booking partner lists 83 places to stay in Queens. Of the 78 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (48). Across 74 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 124,585 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Queens from Sydney?
1,256 km (781 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sydney; by road roughly 1,533 km (952 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Queens by train?
About 17 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sydney and Queens?
Queens is 1 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against America/Glace_Bay).
What currency do I need in Queens?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Queens?
Our booking partner lists 83 places to stay in Queens, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.