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Queens to Cambridge by train

Cambridge lies 612 km (380 mi) north-west of Queens, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 8 h 17 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 747 km (464 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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QueensCambridge
CountryUnited StatesCanada
Population2.3 million129,920
Elevation13 m (43 ft)272 m (892 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/New_York)UTC-4 (America/Toronto)
Stations on recordForest Hills, Long Island City, Flushing – Main StreetGalt railway station, Preston Junction station

What changes when you arrive in Cambridge

Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.

Where to book trains from Queens to Cambridge

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Staying in Cambridge

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Common questions

How far is Cambridge from Queens?

612 km (380 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Queens; by road roughly 747 km (464 mi).

How long does it take to get from Queens to Cambridge by train?

About 8 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Queens and Cambridge?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Cambridge?

The Dollar (CAD).

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.