What is the cheapest way to get from 34th Street–Herald Square Station to West Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from 34th Street–Herald Square Station to West Hempstead is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 34th Street–Herald Square Station to West Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from 34th Street–Herald Square Station to West Hempstead is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between 34th Street–Herald Square Station and West Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from 34th Street–Herald Square Station to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from 6 Av/W 37 St and arriving at Maplewood St / Hempstead via 188 St/64 Av and 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between 34th Street–Herald Square Station and West Hempstead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from New York Penn Station station and arriving at West Hempstead. Services depart four times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How long does it take to get from 34th Street–Herald Square Station to West Hempstead?

The train from Penn Station to West Hempstead takes 49 min including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the 34th Street–Herald Square Station to West Hempstead bus from?

34th Street–Herald Square Station to West Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 37 St station.

Where do I catch the 34th Street–Herald Square Station to West Hempstead train from?

34th Street–Herald Square Station to West Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.

Train or bus from 34th Street–Herald Square Station to West Hempstead?

The best way to get from 34th Street–Herald Square Station to West Hempstead is to train which takes 56 min and costs $7 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 2h 25m.

Can I drive from 34th Street–Herald Square Station to West Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between 34th Street–Herald Square Station to West Hempstead is 20 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from 34th Street–Herald Square Station to West Hempstead.

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34th Street–Herald Square Station to West Hempstead

Q: How far is it from 34th Street–Herald Square Station to West Hempstead?

The distance between 34th Street–Herald Square Station and West Hempstead is 23 miles. The road distance is 20.2 miles.

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There are 6 ways to get from 34th Street–Herald Square Station to West Hempstead by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to West Hempsteadtrain West Hempstead Branch
56 min
$7–16
Drive 20.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from 34th Street–Herald Square Station to West Hempsteadcar 20.1 mi
30 min
$4–6
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F / ...
2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus n6
1h 42m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 34th Street–Herald Square Station to West Hempsteadtaxi 20.1 mi
30 min
$180–220
Train via Jamaica
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
2. Take the train from Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain West Hempstead Branch
1h 15m
$7–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 37 St to 188 St/64 Avbus Qm5 / ...
2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus n6
2h 25m
$6–10

34th Street–Herald Square Station to West Hempstead by foot and train

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Distance: 23.3 mi
Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between 34th Street–Herald Square Station, NY, USA and West Hempstead, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from New York Penn Station to West Hempstead 4 times a day. Tickets cost $7–16 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from 34th Street–Herald Square Station to Maplewood St / Hempstead via 6 Av/W 37 St, 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h 25m.

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