Queens to Kingston by train
Kingston lies 450 km (280 mi) north-west of Queens, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 5 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 549 km (341 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Queens | Kingston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 2.3 million | 132,485 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | Forest Hills, Long Island City, Flushing – Main Street | Grand Trunk Railway (Old Railway Station), 209 Ontario Street, Grand Trunk Railway Station |
What changes when you arrive in Kingston
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 Kingston
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Staying in Kingston
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Common questions
How far is Kingston from Queens?
450 km (280 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Queens; by road roughly 549 km (341 mi).
How long does it take to get from Queens to Kingston by train?
About 6 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Queens and Kingston?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Kingston?
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.