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Queens to Sydney by train

Sydney lies 1,256 km (781 mi) north-east of Queens, +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 United States and Canada rail, over roughly 1,533 km (952 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

QueensSydney

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The two ends, side by side
QueensSydney
CountryUnited StatesCanada
Population2.3 million105,968
Elevation13 m (43 ft)6 m (20 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/New_York)UTC-3 (America/Glace_Bay)
Stations on recordForest Hills, Long Island City, Flushing – Main StreetSydney station

Clocks in Sydney are 1 h ahead of Queens right now, so a 17 h journey lands 18 h later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Sydney

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 Sydney

AmtrakThe US national operator, and the only place to book most American rail. Fare tiers and refund rights are set at the point of sale, so booking direct matters here.Check times and fares on Amtrak (opens www.amtrak.com in a new tab)
OmioCompares trains, buses and some flights across European operators in one search.Explore train options on Omio (opens www.omio.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Sydney

Live rooms and prices for Sydney are in the search below.

Book a hotel in Sydney

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Common questions

How far is Sydney from Queens?

1,256 km (781 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Queens; by road roughly 1,533 km (952 mi).

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

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

Is there a time difference between Queens and Sydney?

Sydney is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Glace_Bay against America/New_York).

What currency do I need in Sydney?

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.