The average bus between Port Authority Bus Terminal and West Hempstead takes 2h 36m and the fastest bus takes 2h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal and West Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Port Authority Bus Terminal is at 11:03 PM which arrives into West Hempstead at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer at 6 Av/W 42 St and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 24m • 2 changes


2h 24m • 2 changes


2h 24m • 2 changes


2h 24m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal station and arriving at West Hempstead station via 188 St/64 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to West Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 42 St station.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to West Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Maplewood St / Hempstead station.
The distance between Port Authority Bus Terminal and West Hempstead is 29.3 km. The road distance is 43 km.
You can take a vehicle from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Maplewood St / Hempstead via 6 Av/W 42 St, 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h 29m.