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How to get fromChinatown to Hempsteadby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chinatown to Hempstead by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain train Hempstead Branch
    54 min
    $7–15

  2. Drive 21.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chinatown to Hempsteadcar car 21.3 mi
    35 min
    $4–6

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from East Broadway to Jamaica-179 Stsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus bus n6 / ...
    2h 4m
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chinatown to Hempsteadtaxi taxi 21.3 mi
    35 min
    $190–240

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal to 170 St/Jamaica Avbus bus Q54
    2. Take the bus from Jamaica Bus Term to Hilton Av / Fultonbus bus n6 / ...
    2h 35m
    $6–10

Chinatown to Hempstead by train

Calendar159Weekly Trains
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.4 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Chinatown, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal to Hilton Av / Fulton via 170 St/Jamaica Av and Jamaica Bus Term in around 2h 35m.

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