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

The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Queens is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Queens is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $120 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Hempstead and Queens?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terrace Av / Fulton and arriving at Jamaica Bus Term. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Hempstead and Queens?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hempstead and arriving at Jamaica. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Hempstead to Queens?

The distance between Hempstead and Queens is 11 miles. The road distance is 12.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hempstead to Queens without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs $5 - $9.

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

The train from Hempstead to Jamaica takes 32 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Queens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Queens train from?

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

Train or bus from Hempstead to Queens?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Queens is to train which takes 32 min and costs $5 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 and takes 1h 4m.

Where does the Hempstead to Queens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hempstead to Queens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hempstead to Queens?

Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Queens is 13 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Hempstead to Queens.

Where can I stay near Queens?

There are 3187+ hotels available in Queens.

Hempstead to Queens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hempstead to Queens by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch
32 min
$5–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Jamaica Bus Termbus n6 / ...
1h 4m
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to Queenstaxi 12.8 mi
21 min
$120–150
Drive 12.8 mi
1. Drive from Hempstead to Queenscar 12.8 mi
21 min
$3–4
Bus via Rockaway Blvd/102 St
1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Jamaica Bus Termbus n6 / ...
2. Take the bus from 168 St/Jamaica Bus Terminal to Rockaway Blvd/102 Stbus Q41
1h 45m
$6–11

Hempstead to Queens by train

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Distance: 10.5 mi
Duration: 32 min

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Hempstead to Jamaica hourly. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, Nassau Inter-County Express operates a bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Jamaica Bus Term every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 4m.

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