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How to get fromJamaica Station to West Hempsteadby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain train West Hempstead Branch
    27 min
    $5–10

  2. Drive 9.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jamaica Station to West Hempsteadcar car 9.1 mi
    15 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 168 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus bus n6
    1h 17m
    $6–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jamaica Station to West Hempsteadtaxi taxi 9.1 mi
    15 min
    $90–110

Jamaica Station to West Hempstead by train

Calendar246Weekly Trains
Duration27 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.7 mi
  • Duration: 27 min

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to West Hempstead hourly. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, Nassau Inter-County Express operates a bus from 168 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempstead every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 56 min.

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