What is the cheapest way to get from Jamaica Station to Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from Jamaica Station to Hempstead is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Jamaica Station to Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from Jamaica Station to Hempstead is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $100 - $130.

Is there a direct bus between Jamaica Station and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Jamaica Station to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av and arriving at Hilton Av / Fulton via Jamaica Bus Term. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Jamaica Station and Hempstead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jamaica and arriving at Hempstead. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

How far is it from Jamaica Station to Hempstead?

The distance between Jamaica Station and Hempstead is 11 miles. The road distance is 10.9 miles.

How do I travel from Jamaica Station to Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from Jamaica Station to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 31 min and costs $5 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Jamaica Station to Hempstead?

The train from Jamaica to Hempstead takes 31 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Jamaica Station to Hempstead bus from?

Jamaica Station to Hempstead bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Jamaica Bus Term station.

Where do I catch the Jamaica Station to Hempstead train from?

Jamaica Station to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.

Train or bus from Jamaica Station to Hempstead?

The best way to get from Jamaica Station to Hempstead is to train which takes 31 min and costs $5 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Jamaica Station to Hempstead bus arrive?

Jamaica Station to Hempstead bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Hilton Av / Fulton station.

Where does the Jamaica Station to Hempstead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Jamaica Station to Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Jamaica Station to Hempstead is 11 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Jamaica Station to Hempstead.

Where can I stay near Hempstead?

There are 364+ hotels available in Hempstead.

Jamaica Station to Hempstead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Jamaica Station to Hempstead by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
31 min
$5–9
Drive 10.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Jamaica Station to Hempsteadcar 10.8 mi
18 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jamaica Bus Term to Hilton Av / Fultonbus n6 / ...
1h 30m
$6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Jamaica Station to Hempsteadtaxi 10.8 mi
18 min
$100–130

Jamaica Station to Hempstead by train

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Distance: 10.5 mi
Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between Jamaica Station, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Hempstead hourly. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, Nassau Inter-County Express operates a bus from Jamaica Bus Term to Hilton Av / Fulton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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