There are 6 ways to get from Greenwood Lake to Hempstead by train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Tuxedo to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain Mnbnp
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Mineolatrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
2h 8m$34–68Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Greenwood Lake Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 196 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0250
4h 36m$11–33Bus, train
- Take the bus from Greenwood Lake Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 196 / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Mineolatrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
2h 21m$15–40Drive 63.4 mi
- Drive from Greenwood Lake to Hempsteadcar 63.4 mi
1h 27m$12–17Bus, subway, train
- Take the bus from Greenwood Lake Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 196 / ...
- Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway E
- Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain
2h 55m$16–38Bus via 178 St / Hillside
- Take the bus from Greenwood Lake Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 196 / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
3h 23m$14–32
Greenwood Lake to Hempstead by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greenwood Lake to Hempstead is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Greenwood Lake to Hempstead is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Greenwood Lake to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Greenwood Lake Park & Ride and arriving at (arr.) Hemp TC / East via 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Greenwood Lake to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Tuxedo and arriving at Mineola via Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Greenwood Lake and Hempstead is 69 miles. The road distance is 63.8 miles.
The best way to get from Greenwood Lake to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Greenwood Lake to Hempstead, including transfers.
Greenwood Lake to Hempstead bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Greenwood Lake Park & Ride station.
Greenwood Lake to Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Tuxedo station.
The best way to get from Greenwood Lake to Hempstead is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus via 178 St / Hillside, which costs $14 - $35 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Greenwood Lake, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Greenwood Lake to Mineola via Tuxedo, Secaucus Upper Level, and New York Penn Station in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greenwood Lake Park & Ride to (arr.) Hemp TC / East via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 42 St-Bryant Park, Jamaica-179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 3h 23m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Tuxedo to Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–17
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Mineola
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–14
Train from New York Penn Station to Mineola
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–14
Train from Jamaica to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Greenwood Lake Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $8–26
Bus from Greenwood Lake Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $8–26
Bus from Greenwood Lake Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $8–26
Bus from Greenwood Lake Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $8–26
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Greenwood Lake to Hempstead bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Greenwood Lake to Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Lower Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greenwood Lake to Hempstead is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Greenwood Lake to Hempstead.
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