The average bus between Hempstead and Jackson Heights takes 2h 6m and the fastest bus takes 1h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hempstead to Jackson Heights. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Hempstead and Jackson Heights. The earliest departure is at 3:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 4:46 PM which arrives into Jackson Heights at 6:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Hillside Av/178 St and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead to Jackson Heights. However, there are services departing from Hempstead station and arriving at Jackson Heights station via 179 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Hempstead to Jackson Heights bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Terrace Av / Fulton station.
Hempstead to Jackson Heights bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at 39 Av/Main St station.
The distance between Hempstead and Jackson Heights is 23.1 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Northern Blvd/82 St via Hillside Av/178 St, 39 Av/Main St, and Roosevelt Av/Main St in around 2h 3m.