What is the cheapest way to get from Forest Hills (Station) to Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from Forest Hills (Station) to Hempstead is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hills (Station) to Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from Forest Hills (Station) to Hempstead is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $120 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Forest Hills (Station) and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Forest Hills (Station) to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from 168 St / Hillside and arriving at Hilton Av / Fulton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Forest Hills (Station) and Hempstead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Forest Hills and arriving at West Hempstead. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Forest Hills (Station) to Hempstead?

The distance between Forest Hills (Station) and Hempstead is 14 miles. The road distance is 13.1 miles.

How do I travel from Forest Hills (Station) to Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from Forest Hills (Station) to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 35 min and costs $6 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Forest Hills (Station) to Hempstead?

The train from Forest Hills to West Hempstead takes 35 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Forest Hills (Station) to Hempstead bus from?

Forest Hills (Station) to Hempstead bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from 168 St / Hillside station.

Where do I catch the Forest Hills (Station) to Hempstead train from?

Forest Hills (Station) to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Forest Hills station.

Train or bus from Forest Hills (Station) to Hempstead?

The best way to get from Forest Hills (Station) to Hempstead is to train which takes 35 min and costs $6 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 27m.

Where does the Forest Hills (Station) to Hempstead bus arrive?

Forest Hills (Station) to Hempstead bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Hilton Av / Fulton station.

Where does the Forest Hills (Station) to Hempstead train arrive?

Forest Hills (Station) to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at West Hempstead station.

Can I drive from Forest Hills (Station) to Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Forest Hills (Station) to Hempstead is 13 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Forest Hills (Station) to Hempstead.

Where can I stay near Hempstead?

There are 364+ hotels available in Hempstead.

Forest Hills (Station) to Hempstead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Forest Hills to West Hempsteadtrain West Hempstead Branch
35 min
$6–11
Drive 13.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Forest Hills (Station) to Hempsteadcar 13.1 mi
20 min
$3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from 168 St / Hillside to Hilton Av / Fultonbus n6 / ...
1h 27m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forest Hills (Station) to Hempsteadtaxi 13.1 mi
20 min
$120–150
Train via Jamaica
1. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
1h 4m
$4–11

Forest Hills (Station) to Hempstead by train

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Distance: 14.3 mi
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Forest Hills (Station), 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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