The average train between Jackson Heights and West Hempstead takes 46 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. There is a train service every few hours from Jackson Heights to West Hempstead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Jackson Heights and West Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Jackson Heights is at 11:45 PM which arrives into West Hempstead at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Jackson Heights to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Jackson Heights station and arriving at West Hempstead station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
Jackson Heights to West Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Woodside station.
Jackson Heights to West Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at West Hempstead station.
The distance between Jackson Heights and West Hempstead is 20.6 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a train from Woodside to West Hempstead via Jamaica in around 1h 11m.