There are 5 ways to get from Flushing to Hempstead by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Murray Hill to WoodsidePort Washington Branch
- Take the train from Woodside to MineolaPort Jefferson Branch / ...
1h$6–15Drive 12.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Flushing to Hempstead12.7 mi
18 min$3–4Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sanford Av/147 St to Sutphin Blvd/94 AvQ65
- Take the train from Jamaica to HempsteadHempstead Branch
1h 43m$7–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Flushing to Hempstead12.7 mi
18 min$120–150Bus
- Take the bus from Kissena Blvd/Franklin Av to Hillside Av/179 StQ17
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Hilton Av / Fultonn6 / ...
1h 43m$6–10
Flushing to Hempstead by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Flushing to Hempstead is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Flushing to Hempstead is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $120 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Flushing to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Kissena Blvd/Franklin Av and arriving at Hilton Av / Fulton via 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Flushing to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Murray Hill and arriving at Mineola via Woodside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Flushing and Hempstead is 21 miles. The road distance is 12.8 miles.
The best way to get from Flushing to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs $6 - $15.
It takes approximately 1h to get from Flushing to Hempstead, including transfers.
Flushing to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA, depart from Kissena Blvd/Franklin Av station.
Flushing to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Murray Hill station.
The best way to get from Flushing to Hempstead is to train which takes 1h and costs $6 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $10 and takes 1h 43m.
What companies run services between Flushing, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Murray Hill to Mineola via Woodside in around 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kissena Blvd/Franklin Av to Hilton Av / Fulton via Hillside Av/179 St and 178 St / Hillside in around 1h 43m.
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- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Murray Hill to Woodside
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $3–6
- Peak
- $3–6
Train from Woodside to Mineola
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $3–5
- Peak
- $5–9
Train from Jamaica to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $5–9
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Sanford Av/147 St to Sutphin Blvd/94 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Kissena Blvd/Franklin Av to Hillside Av/179 St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Standard
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to Hilton Av / Fulton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877-917-1111
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
Scotty's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 210-943-1234
- Website
- scottystaxicab.com
Lime Car Service & Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-461-9999
- Website
- limetaxicab.com
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
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More Questions & Answers
Flushing to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA, arrive at Hillside Av/179 St station.
Flushing to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Woodside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flushing to Hempstead is 13 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Flushing to Hempstead.
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