The average bus between Penn Station NY and West Hempstead takes 2h 39m and the fastest bus takes 2h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Penn Station NY 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 twice daily between Penn Station NY and West Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Penn Station NY is at 11:00 PM which arrives into West Hempstead at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer at 6 Av/W 37 St and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Penn Station NY to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Penn Station NY station and arriving at West Hempstead station via 188 St/64 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Penn Station NY to West Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 37 St station.
Penn Station NY to West Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Maplewood St / Hempstead station.
The distance between Penn Station NY and West Hempstead is 29.7 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a vehicle from Penn Station NY to Maplewood St / Hempstead via 6 Av/W 37 St, 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h 35m.