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How to get fromLong Island City to Hempsteadby subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Island City to Hempstead by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Court Sq-23 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway subway E
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain train Hempstead Branch
    1h 20m
    $8–12

  2. Drive 20.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Long Island City to Hempsteadcar car 20.1 mi
    29 min
    $4–6

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Court Sq-23 St to 169 Stsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the bus from 168 St / Hillside to Hilton Av / Fultonbus bus n6 / ...
    1h 37m
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Long Island City to Hempsteadtaxi taxi 20.1 mi
    29 min
    $180–220

Long Island City to Hempstead by subway and train

Calendar188Weekly Services
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Long Island City, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Long Island City to Hempstead. However, you can take the subway to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, walk to Jamaica, then take the train to Hempstead. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Court Sq-23 St to Hilton Av / Fulton via 169 St and 168 St / Hillside in around 1h 37m.

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