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How to get fromForest Hills Station (LIRR) to Hempsteadby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Hempstead by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Forest Hills to West Hempsteadtrain train West Hempstead Branch
    35 min
    $6–11

  2. Drive 13.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Hempsteadcar car 13.1 mi
    20 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 168 St / Hillside to Hilton Av / Fultonbus bus n6 / ...
    1h 27m
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Hempsteadtaxi taxi 13.1 mi
    20 min
    $120–150

  5. Train via Jamaica

    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain train Hempstead Branch
    57 min
    $4–11

Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Hempstead by foot and train

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.3 mi
  • Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Forest Hills Station (LIRR), NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Forest Hills to West Hempstead every 3 hours. Tickets cost $6–11 and the journey takes 35 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 3m.

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