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

The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Elmhurst is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Elmhurst is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $140 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Hempstead and Elmhurst?

No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead to Elmhurst. However, there are services departing from 2 St / Mineola Bl and arriving at 92 St/59 Av via Amboy Ln/Springfield Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Hempstead and Elmhurst?

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

How far is it from Hempstead to Elmhurst?

The distance between Hempstead and Elmhurst is 17 miles. The road distance is 15.7 miles.

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

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

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

The train from Hempstead to Woodside takes 43 min including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Elmhurst bus from?

Hempstead to Elmhurst bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from 2 St / Mineola Bl station.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Elmhurst train from?

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

Train or bus from Hempstead to Elmhurst?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Elmhurst is to train which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $10 and takes 1h 21m.

Where does the Hempstead to Elmhurst bus arrive?

Hempstead to Elmhurst bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Springfield Bl / Jamaica station.

Where does the Hempstead to Elmhurst train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hempstead to Elmhurst?

Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Elmhurst is 16 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Hempstead to Elmhurst.

Where can I stay near Elmhurst?

There are 2403+ hotels available in Elmhurst.

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

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

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 Hempstead to Woodsidetrain Hempstead Branch
43 min
$6–12
Drive 15.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hempstead to Elmhurstcar 15.6 mi
22 min
$3–5
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch
2. Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av to Queens Blvd/Reeder Stbus Q60
1h 20m
$7–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to Elmhursttaxi 15.6 mi
22 min
$140–180
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch
2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Grand Av-Newtownsubway E
1h 18m
$8–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from 2 St / Mineola Bl to Springfield Bl / Jamaicabus n24
2. Take the bus from Amboy Ln/Springfield Blvd to 92 St/59 Avbus Q88
1h 21m
$5–10

Hempstead to Elmhurst by train

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Distance: 16.6 mi
Duration: 43 min

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Hempstead to Woodside every 2 hours. Tickets cost $6–12 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2 St / Mineola Bl to 92 St/59 Av via Springfield Bl / Jamaica and Amboy Ln/Springfield Blvd in around 1h 21m.

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