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How to get fromHempstead to Long Island Cityby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Hempstead to Long Island City by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain train Hempstead Branch
    2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Court Sq-23 Stsubway subway E
    58 min
    $8–12

  2. Drive  19.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hempstead to Long Island Citycar car 19.8 mi
    29 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n6 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to Court Sq-23 Stsubway subway F / ...
    1h 30m
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 19.8 mi
    29 min
    $180–220

Hempstead to Long Island City by train and subway

Calendar191Weekly Services
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.4 mi
  • Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Hempstead to Long Island City. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, then take the subway to Court Sq-23 St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Court Sq-23 St via 179 St / Hillside and Jamaica-179 St in around 1h 30m.

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