The average bus between Jackson Heights and Hempstead takes 2h 9m and the fastest bus takes 1h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Jackson Heights to Hempstead. 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 Jackson Heights and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Jackson Heights is at 7:44 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 9:44 PM. All services require a transfer at 39 Av/Main St and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 7m • 2 changes
2h 3m • 2 changes
2h 12m • 2 changes
2h 21m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Jackson Heights to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Jackson Heights station and arriving at Hempstead station via Hillside Av/179 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Jackson Heights to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Main St/38 Av station.
Jackson Heights to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Hilton Av / Fulton station.
The distance between Jackson Heights and Hempstead is 23.1 km. The road distance is 32 km.
You can take a bus from Northern Blvd/82 St to Hilton Av / Fulton via 39 Av/Main St, Main St/38 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h 11m.