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

The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Far Rockaway is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Far Rockaway is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $100 - $130.

Is there a direct bus between Hempstead and Far Rockaway?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terrace Av / Fulton and arriving at Mott Av / Central. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

Is there a direct train between Hempstead and Far Rockaway?

No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Far Rockaway. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Far Rockaway via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Hempstead to Far Rockaway?

The distance between Hempstead and Far Rockaway is 11 miles. The road distance is 11 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hempstead to Far Rockaway without a car is to bus which takes 59 min and costs $3.

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

The bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Mott Av / Central takes 59 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Hempstead to Far Rockaway?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Far Rockaway is to bus which takes 59 min and costs $3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7 - $15 and takes 1h 34m.

Where does the Hempstead to Far Rockaway bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hempstead to Far Rockaway train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hempstead to Far Rockaway?

Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Far Rockaway is 11 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Hempstead to Far Rockaway.

Where can I stay near Far Rockaway?

There are 652+ hotels available in Far Rockaway.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Mott Av / Centralbus n31 / ...
59 min
$3
Drive 11 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hempstead to Far Rockawaycar 11 mi
16 min
$2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Far Rockawaytrain Far Rockaway Branch
1h 34m
$7–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to Far Rockawaytaxi 11 mi
16 min
$100–130

Hempstead to Far Rockaway by train

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Distance: 10.9 mi
Duration: 59 min

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

Nassau Inter-County Express operates a bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Mott Av / Central every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hempstead to Far Rockaway via Jamaica in around 1h 34m.

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