The average bus between Port Jefferson Station and Hempstead takes 4h 40m and the fastest bus takes 3h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Port Jefferson Station 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 twice daily between Port Jefferson Station and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Port Jefferson Station is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Smith Haven Mall and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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11h 5m • 2 changes
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9h 46m • 2 changes


3h 47m • 2 changes


3h 47m • 2 changes


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3h 54m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Port Jefferson Station to Hempstead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Jefferson Station to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Port Jefferson Station station and arriving at Hempstead station via Amityville LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Port Jefferson Station to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Smith Haven Mall station.
Port Jefferson Station to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Grove St / Greenwich station.
The distance between Port Jefferson Station and Hempstead is 53.9 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a bus from Terryville Rd/Ardmer Dr to Grove St / Greenwich via Smith Haven Mall, Amityville LIRR, and Amityville Sta in around 3h 37m.