The average bus between Newark and West Hempstead takes 3h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newark to West 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 Newark and West Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 10:29 PM which arrives into West Hempstead at 2:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Port Authority Bus Terminal and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



3h 17m • 3 changes



3h 47m • 3 changes



3h 7m • 3 changes



3h 40m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Newark to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at West Hempstead station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Newark to West Hempstead bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to West Hempstead bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Maplewood St / Hempstead station.
The distance between Newark and West Hempstead is 44.1 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Maplewood St / Hempstead via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 6 Av/W 42 St, 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 3h 43m.