There are 6 ways to get from Hempstead to Avenel by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Mineola to New York Penn Stationtrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Aveneltrain Njcl
2h 3m$9–28Drive 42.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hempstead to Avenelcar 42.2 mi
1h 1m$8–12Bus
- Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0250
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Pearl Stbus 116
3h 42m$14–43Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hempstead to Aveneltaxi 42.2 mi
1h 1m$370–450Train via Jamaica
- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Aveneltrain
2h 19m$9–29Bus, subway, train
- Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway F / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Aveneltrain
3h 10m$8–20
Hempstead to Avenel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Avenel is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Avenel is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead station to Avenel. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Bus Station and arriving at Main St At Pearl St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Avenel. However, there are services departing from Mineola and arriving at Avenel via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Hempstead and Avenel is 44 miles. The road distance is 42.5 miles.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Avenel without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $9 - $28.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Hempstead to Avenel, including transfers.
Hempstead to Avenel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hempstead Bus Station.
Hempstead to Avenel train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Mineola station.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Avenel is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $9 - $28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $45 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Avenel, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Mineola to Avenel via New York Penn Station in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Avenel via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Main St At Pearl St, and Woodbridge in around 3h 42m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Mineola to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–14
Train from Hempstead to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $2–4
- Peak
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Avenel
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–14
Train from New York Penn Station to Avenel
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–14
Train from New York Penn Station to Avenel
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–14
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Jamaica-179 St to 34 St-Herald Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Pearl St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–28
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–28
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- 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
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $370–450
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Hempstead to Avenel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Hempstead to Avenel train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Avenel is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Hempstead to Avenel.
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