What is the cheapest way to get from Elmhurst to Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from Elmhurst to Hempstead is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Elmhurst to Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from Elmhurst to Hempstead is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $140 - $170.

Is there a direct bus between Elmhurst and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Elmhurst to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from 92 St/59 Av and arriving at Main St + Front St. via Springfield Bl / Jamaica and Mineola Bus Term. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Elmhurst and Hempstead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Woodside and arriving at Hempstead. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Elmhurst to Hempstead?

The distance between Elmhurst and Hempstead is 17 miles. The road distance is 15.4 miles.

How do I travel from Elmhurst to Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from Elmhurst to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Elmhurst to Hempstead?

The train from Woodside to Hempstead takes 43 min including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Elmhurst to Hempstead bus from?

Elmhurst to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 92 St/59 Av station.

Where do I catch the Elmhurst to Hempstead train from?

Elmhurst to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Woodside station.

Train or bus from Elmhurst to Hempstead?

The best way to get from Elmhurst to Hempstead is to train which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 44m.

Where does the Elmhurst to Hempstead bus arrive?

Elmhurst to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Amboy Ln/Jamaica Av station.

Where does the Elmhurst to Hempstead train arrive?

Elmhurst to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hempstead station.

Can I drive from Elmhurst to Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Elmhurst to Hempstead is 15 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Elmhurst to Hempstead.

Where can I stay near Hempstead?

There are 364+ hotels available in Hempstead.

Elmhurst to Hempstead - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Elmhurst to Hempstead by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Woodside to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
43 min
$6–12
Drive 15.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elmhurst to Hempsteadcar 15.3 mi
23 min
$3–4
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Grand Av-Newtown to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F
2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
1h 31m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elmhurst to Hempsteadtaxi 15.3 mi
23 min
$140–170
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Grand Av-Newtown to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway E
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
1h 15m
$7–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from 92 St/59 Av to Amboy Ln/Jamaica Avbus Q88
2. Take the bus from Springfield Bl / Jamaica to Mineola Bus Termbus n24
1h 44m
$9–13

Elmhurst to Hempstead by train

19Weekly Trains

43 minAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Elmhurst to Hempstead.

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Distance: 16.6 mi
Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Elmhurst, Queens County, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Woodside to Hempstead 3 times a day. Tickets cost $6–12 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 92 St/59 Av to Main St + Front St. via Amboy Ln/Jamaica Av, Springfield Bl / Jamaica, and Mineola Bus Term in around 1h 44m.

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