The average bus between New York, NY and Hempstead takes 3h 6m and the fastest bus takes 2h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from New York, NY 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 4 times a day between New York, NY and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New York, NY is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 5:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Allen St/Delancey St and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 49m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from New York, NY to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from New York, NY station and arriving at Hempstead station via 170 St/Jamaica Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
New York, NY to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal station.
New York, NY to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Hilton Av / Fulton station.
The distance between New York, NY and Hempstead is 31.6 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a vehicle from New York, NY to Hilton Av / Fulton via Allen St/Delancey St, Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal, 170 St/Jamaica Av, and Jamaica Bus Term in around 2h 56m.