There are 4 ways to get from Fresh Meadows to East Meadow by bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Utopia Pkwy/Jewel Av to Jamaica Av/Sutphin Blvdbus Q30 / ...
- Take the train from Jamaica to Hicksvilletrain
- Take the bus from Hicksville LIRR Station to Front St Opp 7th Stbus n48 / ...
1h 35m$12–22Drive 14.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fresh Meadows to East Meadowcar 14.2 mi
22 min$3–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fresh Meadows to East Meadowtaxi 14.2 mi
22 min$130–160Bus
- Take the bus from 168 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
2h 8m$9–13
Fresh Meadows to East Meadow by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fresh Meadows to East Meadow is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Fresh Meadows to East Meadow is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $130 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Fresh Meadows to East Meadow. However, there are services departing from Utopia Pkwy/65 Av and arriving at Front St + East Meadow Ave via 168 St / Hillside and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Fresh Meadows and East Meadow is 23 miles. The road distance is 14.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fresh Meadows to East Meadow without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 35m and costs $12 - $23.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Fresh Meadows to East Meadow, including transfers.
Fresh Meadows to East Meadow bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from 168 St / Hillside station.
Fresh Meadows to East Meadow bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at (arr.) Hemp TC / East station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fresh Meadows to East Meadow is 14 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Fresh Meadows to East Meadow.
There are 249+ hotels available in East Meadow.
What companies run services between Fresh Meadows, NY, USA and East Meadow, NY, USA?
Nassau Inter-County Express operates a bus from 168 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / East every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 7m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to Hicksville
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $7–12
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Utopia Pkwy/Jewel Av to Jamaica Av/Sutphin Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Hicksville LIRR Station to Front St Opp 7th St
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from 168 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
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