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 Terrace Av / Fulton and arriving at 92 St/59 Av via Hillside Av/178 St and Horace Harding Expwy/175 Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Hempstead and Elmhurst?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mineola and arriving at Woodside. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Hempstead to Elmhurst?

The distance between Hempstead and Elmhurst is 15 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 23 min and costs $5 - $12.

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

The train from Mineola to Woodside takes 23 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Elmhurst bus from?

Hempstead to Elmhurst bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Terrace Av / Fulton station.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Elmhurst train from?

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

Train or bus from Hempstead to Elmhurst?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Elmhurst is to train which takes 23 min and costs $5 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $10 and takes 1h 47m.

Where does the Hempstead to Elmhurst bus arrive?

Hempstead to Elmhurst bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at 179 St / Hillside 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 3391+ 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 Mineola to Woodsidetrain Ronkonkoma Branch / ...
23 min
$5–12
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 23m
$7–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to Elmhursttaxi 15.6 mi
22 min
$140–180
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
2. Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to Grand Av-Newtownsubway F
1h 46m
$6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Horace Harding Expwy/175 Pl to 92 St/59 Avbus Q88
1h 47m
$5–10

Hempstead to Elmhurst by train

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Distance: 15.3 mi
Duration: 23 min

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Mineola to Woodside hourly. Tickets cost $5–12 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 92 St/59 Av via Hillside Av/178 St and Horace Harding Expwy/175 Pl in around 1h 47m.

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