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

The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Forest Hills is to bus which costs $3 and takes 1h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Forest Hills is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $130 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Hempstead and Forest Hills?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terrace Av / Fulton and arriving at 170 St / Hillside. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Hempstead and Forest Hills?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hempstead and arriving at Forest Hills. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Hempstead to Forest Hills?

The distance between Hempstead and Forest Hills is 13 miles. The road distance is 13.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hempstead to Forest Hills without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs $5 - $11.

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

The train from Hempstead to Forest Hills takes 40 min including transfers and departs three times a day.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Hempstead to Forest Hills?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Forest Hills is to train which takes 40 min and costs $5 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 and takes 1h 1m.

Where does the Hempstead to Forest Hills bus arrive?

Hempstead to Forest Hills bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at 170 St / Hillside station.

Where does the Hempstead to Forest Hills train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hempstead to Forest Hills?

Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Forest Hills is 14 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Hempstead to Forest Hills.

Where can I stay near Forest Hills?

There are 2742+ hotels available in Forest Hills.

Hempstead to Forest Hills - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Hempstead to Forest Hills by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hempstead to Forest Hillstrain Hempstead Branch
40 min
$5–11
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 170 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
1h 1m
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to Forest Hillstaxi 13.7 mi
21 min
$130–160
Drive 13.7 mi
1. Drive from Hempstead to Forest Hillscar 13.7 mi
21 min
$3–4
Train via Jamaica
1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch
52 min
$6–11
Bus via Forest Hills-71 Av
1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
1h 17m
$6

Hempstead to Forest Hills by train

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Distance: 13.1 mi
Duration: 40 min

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Hempstead to Forest Hills 3 times a day. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, Nassau Inter-County Express operates a bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 170 St / Hillside every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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