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

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

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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 West Hempsteadtrain train West Hempstead Branch
    1h 10m
    $8–13

  2. Drive 18.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Long Island City to West Hempsteadcar car 18.5 mi
    26 min
    $4–5

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Court Sq-23 St to Jamaica-179 Stsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus bus n6
    1h 31m
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Long Island City to West Hempsteadtaxi taxi 18.5 mi
    26 min
    $170–210

Long Island City to West Hempstead by subway and train

Calendar246Weekly Services
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 20.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Long Island City to West Hempstead. However, you can take the subway to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, walk to Jamaica, then take the train to West Hempstead. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Court Sq-23 St to Maplewood St / Hempstead via Jamaica-179 St and 178 St / Hillside in around 1h 31m.

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