The average bus between Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) and Hempstead takes 1h 37m and the fastest bus takes 1h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) 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 every 3 hours between Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 3:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) is at 5:31 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 7:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Kissena Blvd/Main St and take an average of 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 41m • 1 change

1h 28m • 1 change

1h 21m • 1 change

1h 23m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) station and arriving at Hempstead station via Hillside Av/179 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Kissena Blvd/Main St station.
Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Hilton Av / Fulton station.
The distance between Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) and Hempstead is 18.8 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a vehicle from Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) to Hilton Av / Fulton via Kissena Blvd/Main St, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 1h 48m.