The average bus between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Hempstead takes 2h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Times Square–42nd Street 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 Times Square–42nd Street Station and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Times Square–42nd Street Station is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at 6 Av/W 42 St and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 18m • 2 changes


2h 31m • 2 changes


2h 31m • 2 changes


2h 31m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Times Square–42nd Street Station station and arriving at Hempstead station via 188 St/64 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 42 St station.
Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Hilton Av / Fulton station.
The distance between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Hempstead is 31.3 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a vehicle from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hilton Av / Fulton via 6 Av/W 42 St, 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h 26m.