The average bus between Central Islip and Hempstead takes 2h 9m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Central Islip 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 Central Islip and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 3:48 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Central Islip is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Amityville LIRR and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 13m • 1 change

2h 13m • 1 change

2h 13m • 1 change

2h 6m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Central Islip to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Central Islip station and arriving at Hempstead station via Amityville LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Central Islip to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from W Suffolk Ave/Wheeler Rd station.
Central Islip to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Grove St / Greenwich station.
The distance between Central Islip and Hempstead is 36.4 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a bus from W Suffolk Ave/Wheeler Rd to Grove St / Greenwich via Amityville LIRR and Amityville Sta in around 2h 19m.