The average train between West Hempstead and Manhattan takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is a train service every few hours from West Hempstead to Manhattan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between West Hempstead and Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Hempstead is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from West Hempstead to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from West Hempstead station and arriving at Manhattan station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
West Hempstead to Manhattan train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from West Hempstead station.
West Hempstead to Manhattan train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
The distance between West Hempstead and Manhattan is 28 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a train from West Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal via Jamaica in around 53 min.