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How to get fromQueens to Hempsteadby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain train Hempstead Branch
    31 min
    $5–9

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 168 St / Hillside to Hilton Av / Fultonbus bus n6 / ...
    1h 2m
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Queens to Hempsteadtaxi taxi 12.8 mi
    21 min
    $120–150

  4. Drive 12.8 mi

    1. Drive from Queens to Hempsteadcar car 12.8 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rockaway Blvd/101 St to Sutphin Blvd/Archer Avbus bus Q41
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain train Hempstead Branch
    1h 22m
    $8–16

  6. Bus via 101 Av /104 St

    1. Take the bus from 101 Av /104 St to 168 St /Jamaica Avbus bus Q8
    2. Take the bus from Jamaica Bus Term to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus bus n6 / ...
    1h 50m
    $6–10

Queens to Hempstead by train

Calendar183Weekly Trains
Duration31 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.5 mi
  • Duration: 31 min

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Hempstead hourly. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, Nassau Inter-County Express operates a bus from 168 St / Hillside to Hilton Av / Fulton every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 2m.

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