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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to West Hempsteadby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to West Hempstead by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to West Hempsteadtrain train West Hempstead Branch
    50 min
    $7–16

  2. Drive 20.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to West Hempsteadcar car 20.2 mi
    30 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 Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus bus n6
    2h 9m
    $6–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to West Hempsteadtaxi taxi 20.2 mi
    30 min
    $180–220

Grand Central Terminal to West Hempstead by foot and train

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.6 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and West Hempstead, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to West Hempstead hourly. Tickets cost $7–16 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Maplewood St / Hempstead via Madison Av/E 40 St, Hillside Av/180 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h 9m.

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