The average bus between Brookhaven and Hempstead takes 3h 40m and the fastest bus takes 2h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brookhaven to Hempstead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Brookhaven and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brookhaven is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Patchogue LIRR and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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9h 7m • 2 changes
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9h 7m • 2 changes


2h 46m • 2 changes


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2h 46m • 2 changes


2h 53m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Brookhaven to Hempstead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Brookhaven to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Brookhaven station and arriving at Hempstead station via Amityville LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Brookhaven to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Patchogue LIRR station.
Brookhaven to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Grove St / Greenwich station.
The distance between Brookhaven and Hempstead is 59.8 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a bus from Montauk Hwy/Westminster Ave to Grove St / Greenwich via Patchogue LIRR, Amityville LIRR, and Amityville Sta in around 3h 20m.