The average bus between Rockaway Beach and Hempstead takes 1h 38m and the fastest bus takes 1h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rockaway Beach 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 5 times a day between Rockaway Beach and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 1:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Rockaway Beach is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Beach 21 St/Mott Av and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 59m • 1 change

1h 49m • 1 change

1h 50m • 1 change

1h 31m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Rockaway Beach to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Rockaway Beach station and arriving at Hempstead station via Beach 21 St/Mott Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Rockaway Beach to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 84 St station.
Rockaway Beach to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Centre St / Franklin station.
The distance between Rockaway Beach and Hempstead is 21 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a bus from Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 84 St to Centre St / Franklin via Beach 21 St/Mott Av and Mott Av / Central in around 1h 40m.