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How to get fromHempstead to Elmhurstby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Hempstead to Elmhurst by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hempstead to Woodsidetrain train Hempstead Branch
    44 min
    $6–12

  2. Drive  15.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hempstead to Elmhurstcar car 15.6 mi
    22 min
    $3–5

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain train Hempstead Branch
    2. Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av to Queens Blvd/Reeder Stbus bus Q60
    1h 23m
    $8–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to Elmhursttaxi taxi 15.6 mi
    22 min
    $140–180

  5. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain train Hempstead Branch
    2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Grand Av-Newtownsubway subway E
    1h 18m
    $8–12

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hillside Av/178 St to Horace Harding Expwy/164 Stbus bus Q17
    3. Take the bus from Horace Harding Expwy/164 St to 92 St/59 Avbus bus Q88
    1h 50m
    $6–11

Hempstead to Elmhurst by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.6 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Elmhurst, Queens County, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Hempstead to Woodside every 4 hours. Tickets cost $6–12 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 92 St/59 Av via Hillside Av/178 St and Horace Harding Expwy/164 St in around 1h 50m.

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