What is the cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Howard Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Howard Beach is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Hempstead to Howard Beach?

The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Howard Beach is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $130 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Hempstead and Howard Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead to Howard Beach. However, there are services departing from Terrace Av / Fulton and arriving at Cross Bay Blvd/161 Av via 168 St/Jamaica Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Hempstead and Howard Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Howard Beach. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Howard Beach-JFK Airport via Jamaica and Far Rockaway-Mott Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Hempstead to Howard Beach?

The distance between Hempstead and Howard Beach is 19 miles. The road distance is 14.3 miles.

How do I travel from Hempstead to Howard Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Howard Beach without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 22m and costs $7 - $16.

How long does it take to get from Hempstead to Howard Beach?

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Hempstead to Howard Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Howard Beach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Howard Beach train from?

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

Where does the Hempstead to Howard Beach bus arrive?

Hempstead to Howard Beach bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Jamaica Bus Term station.

Where does the Hempstead to Howard Beach train arrive?

Hempstead to Howard Beach train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.

Can I drive from Hempstead to Howard Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Howard Beach is 14 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Hempstead to Howard Beach.

Where can I stay near Howard Beach?

There are 3228+ hotels available in Howard Beach.

Hempstead to Howard Beach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Hempstead to Howard Beach by train, bus, subway, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch
2. Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Avbus Q41
1h 22m
$7–16
Drive 14.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hempstead to Howard Beachcar 14.2 mi
19 min
$3–4
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Far Rockawaytrain
3. Take the subway from Far Rockaway-Mott Av to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway A
1h 59m
$10–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to Howard Beachtaxi 14.2 mi
19 min
$130–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Jamaica Bus Termbus n6 / ...
2. Take the bus from 168 St/Jamaica Bus Terminal to Cross Bay Blvd/161 Avbus Q41
2h 1m
$5–10

Hempstead to Howard Beach by train and bus

386Weekly Services

1h 22mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hempstead to Howard Beach.

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Distance: 19.1 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Howard Beach, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Cross Bay Blvd/161 Av via Jamaica Bus Term and 168 St/Jamaica Bus Terminal in around 2h 1m.

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