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How to get fromRidgewood to West Hempsteadby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ridgewood to West Hempstead by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from East New York to West Hempsteadtrain train West Hempstead Branch
    38 min
    $6–13

  2. Drive  13.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ridgewood to West Hempsteadcar car 13.9 mi
    24 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Metropolitan Av/Fresh Pond Rd to 170 St/Jamaica Avbus bus Q54
    2. Take the bus from Jamaica Bus Term to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus bus n6
    1h 55m
    $6–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ridgewood to West Hempsteadtaxi taxi 13.9 mi
    24 min
    $130–160

  5. Train via Jamaica

    1. Take the train from East New York to Jamaicatrain train City Terminal Zone / ...
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain train West Hempstead Branch
    1h 12m
    $5–13

Ridgewood to West Hempstead by train

Calendar30Weekly Trains
Duration38 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17 mi
  • Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Ridgewood, Queens County, NY, USA and West Hempstead, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from East New York to West Hempstead 4 times a day. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metropolitan Av/Fresh Pond Rd to Maplewood St / Hempstead via 170 St/Jamaica Av and Jamaica Bus Term in around 1h 55m.

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