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How to get fromJackson Heights to West Hempsteadby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Jackson Heights to West Hempstead by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Woodside to Jamaicatrain train Far Rockaway Branch / ...
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain train West Hempstead Branch
    1h 11m
    $6–13

  2. Drive 14.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson Heights to West Hempsteadcar car 14.7 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Jamaica-179 Stsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus bus n6
    1h 23m
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jackson Heights to West Hempsteadtaxi taxi 14.7 mi
    22 min
    $130–170

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Main St/38 Av to Hillside Av/179 Stbus bus Q17
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus bus n6
    2h 9m
    $9–18

Jackson Heights to West Hempstead by train

Calendar138Weekly Trains
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Jackson Heights, NY, USA and West Hempstead, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Woodside to West Hempstead via Jamaica in around 1h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northern Blvd/82 St to Maplewood St / Hempstead via 39 Av/Main St, Main St/38 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h 9m.

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