What is the cheapest way to get from Far Rockaway to West Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from Far Rockaway to West Hempstead is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Far Rockaway to West Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from Far Rockaway to West Hempstead is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $95 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Far Rockaway and West Hempstead?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mott Av / Central and arriving at Hempstead Ave + Spruce St.. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

Is there a direct train between Far Rockaway and West Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from Far Rockaway to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Far Rockaway and arriving at West Hempstead via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Far Rockaway to West Hempstead?

The distance between Far Rockaway and West Hempstead is 10 miles. The road distance is 10 miles.

How do I travel from Far Rockaway to West Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from Far Rockaway to West Hempstead without a car is to bus which takes 51 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Far Rockaway to West Hempstead?

The bus from Mott Av / Central to Hempstead Ave + Spruce St. takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Far Rockaway to West Hempstead bus from?

Far Rockaway to West Hempstead bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Mott Av / Central station.

Where do I catch the Far Rockaway to West Hempstead train from?

Far Rockaway to West Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Far Rockaway station.

Train or bus from Far Rockaway to West Hempstead?

The best way to get from Far Rockaway to West Hempstead is to bus which takes 51 min and costs $3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7 - $17 and takes 1h 22m.

Where does the Far Rockaway to West Hempstead bus arrive?

Far Rockaway to West Hempstead bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Hempstead Ave + Spruce St. station.

Where does the Far Rockaway to West Hempstead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Far Rockaway to West Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Far Rockaway to West Hempstead is 10 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Far Rockaway to West Hempstead.

Where can I stay near West Hempstead?

There are 328+ hotels available in West Hempstead.

Far Rockaway to West Hempstead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Far Rockaway to West Hempstead by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Mott Av / Central to Hempstead Ave + Spruce St.bus n31 / ...
51 min
$3
Drive 9.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Far Rockaway to West Hempsteadcar 9.9 mi
16 min
$2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Far Rockaway to Jamaicatrain Far Rockaway Branch
2. Take the train from Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain West Hempstead Branch
1h 22m
$7–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Far Rockaway to West Hempsteadtaxi 9.9 mi
16 min
$95–120

Far Rockaway to West Hempstead by bus

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Distance: 9.7 mi
Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Far Rockaway, NY, USA and West Hempstead, NY, USA?

Nassau Inter-County Express operates a bus from Mott Av / Central to Hempstead Ave + Spruce St. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Far Rockaway to West Hempstead via Jamaica in around 1h 22m.

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