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How to get fromJackson Heights to Hempsteadby train, subway, bus, taxi or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Jackson Heights to Hempstead by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Woodside to Mineolatrain train Port Jefferson Branch / ...
    28 min
    $5–12

  2. Drive 16.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson Heights to Hempsteadcar car 16.4 mi
    24 min
    $3–5

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Jamaica-179 Stsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus bus n6 / ...
    1h 28m
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jackson Heights to Hempsteadtaxi taxi 16.4 mi
    24 min
    $150–190

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Main St/38 Av to Hillside Av/179 Stbus bus Q17
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Hilton Av / Fultonbus bus n6 / ...
    2h 6m
    $8–17

Jackson Heights to Hempstead by train

Calendar245Weekly Trains
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Jackson Heights, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Woodside to Mineola hourly. Tickets cost $5–12 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northern Blvd/82 St to Hilton Av / Fulton via 39 Av/Main St, Main St/38 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h 6m.

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