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How to get fromGrand Central–42nd Street Station to Hempsteadby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Hempstead by train, 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 21.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Hempsteadcar car 21.5 mi
    31 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 40 St to Hillside Av/180 Stbus bus Qm68
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Hilton Av / Fultonbus bus n6 / ...
    2h 13m
    $6–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Hempsteadtaxi taxi 21.5 mi
    31 min
    $190–240

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Hempstead by foot and train

Calendar135Weekly Services
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.4 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Grand Central–42nd Street Station, 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 vehicle from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Hilton Av / Fulton via Madison Av/E 40 St, Hillside Av/180 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h 13m.

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