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How to get fromKew Gardens Hills to West Hempsteadby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kew Gardens Hills 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
    1h 9m
    $8–13

  2. Drive 10.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kew Gardens Hills to West Hempsteadcar car 10.3 mi
    17 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Main St/Jewel Av to Merrick Blvd/Archer Avbus bus Q44-Sbs / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jamaica Bus Term to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus bus n6
    1h 45m
    $6–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kew Gardens Hills to West Hempsteadtaxi taxi 10.3 mi
    17 min
    $100–120

Kew Gardens Hills to West Hempstead by subway and train

Calendar138Weekly Services
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Kew Gardens Hills, 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, you can take a bus from Main St/Jewel Av to Maplewood St / Hempstead via Merrick Blvd/Archer Av and Jamaica Bus Term in around 1h 45m.

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