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How to get fromWest Hempstead to Astoriaby train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from West Hempstead to Jamaicatrain train West Hempstead Branch
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Woodsidetrain train Far Rockaway Branch / ...
    43 min
    $7–13

  2. Drive  17.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Hempstead to Astoriacar car 17.7 mi
    26 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Arden Bl / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n6
    2. Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to Queens Plazasubway subway F / ...
    1h 23m
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from West Hempstead to Astoriataxi taxi 17.7 mi
    26 min
    $160–200

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arden Bl / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n6
    2. Take the bus from Hillside Av/178 St to 39 Av/Main Stbus bus Q17
    3. Take the bus from Roosevelt Av/Main St to Astoria Blvd/14 Stbus bus Q19
    2h 28m
    $9–19

West Hempstead to Astoria by train

Calendar128Weekly Trains
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.8 mi
  • Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between West Hempstead, NY, USA and Astoria, NY, USA?

You can take a train from West Hempstead to Woodside via Jamaica in around 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arden Bl / Hempstead to Astoria Blvd/14 St via Hillside Av/178 St, 39 Av/Main St, and Roosevelt Av/Main St in around 2h 28m.

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