There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Palace (historical) to Hempstead by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
58 min$7–15Drive 21.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Central Palace (historical) to Hempsteadcar 21.7 mi
32 min$4–6Bus
- Take the bus from Madison Av/E 49 St to Hillside Av/180 Stbus Qm68
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Hilton Av / Fultonbus n6 / ...
2h 11m$6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Grand Central Palace (historical) to Hempsteadtaxi 21.7 mi
32 min$190–240
Grand Central Palace (historical) to Hempstead by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Palace (historical) to Hempstead is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 32 min.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Palace (historical) to Hempstead is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Central Palace (historical) to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Madison Av/E 49 St and arriving at Hilton Av / Fulton via 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Hempstead. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Grand Central Palace (historical) and Hempstead is 22 miles. The road distance is 21.8 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Palace (historical) to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs $7 - $15.
The train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead takes 54 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Grand Central Palace (historical) to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 49 St station.
Grand Central Palace (historical) to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Grand Central Palace (historical) to Hempstead is to train which takes 58 min and costs $7 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 2h 11m.
What companies run services between Grand Central Palace (historical), 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 Palace (historical) to Hilton Av / Fulton via Madison Av/E 49 St, Hillside Av/180 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h 11m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Madison Av/E 49 St to Hillside Av/180 St
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to Hilton Av / Fulton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $190–240
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Central Palace (historical) to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Hillside Av/180 St station.
Grand Central Palace (historical) to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hempstead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Palace (historical) to Hempstead is 22 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Grand Central Palace (historical) to Hempstead.
There are 300+ hotels available in Hempstead.