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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Jamaica and Hempstead?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 178 St / Hillside and arriving at Hilton Av / Fulton. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Jamaica 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 to Hempstead?

The distance between Jamaica and Hempstead is 11 miles. The road distance is 11.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Jamaica 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 to Hempstead?

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

Where do I catch the Jamaica to Hempstead bus from?

Jamaica to Hempstead bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from 178 St / Hillside station.

Where do I catch the Jamaica to Hempstead train from?

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

Train or bus from Jamaica to Hempstead?

The best way to get from Jamaica to Hempstead is to train which takes 31 min and costs $5 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 and takes 1h.

Where does the Jamaica to Hempstead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Jamaica to Hempstead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Jamaica to Hempstead?

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

Where can I stay near Hempstead?

There are 320+ hotels available in Hempstead.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Jamaica 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 11.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Jamaica to Hempsteadcar 11.1 mi
18 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Hilton Av / Fultonbus n6 / ...
1h
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Jamaica to Hempsteadtaxi 11.1 mi
18 min
$100–130

Jamaica to Hempstead by train

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Distance: 10.5 mi
Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between Jamaica, 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 178 St / Hillside to Hilton Av / Fulton every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h.

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