There are 7 ways to get from Hempstead to Cornell University by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane JFK - ITH
4h$49–278Drive 246.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hempstead to Cornell Universitycar 246.3 mi
4h 41m$43–61Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Ithacabus FlixBus 2683 / ...
6h 54m$44–72Fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane JFK - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cornell University West Campusbus
6h 37m$107–660Fly to Rochester, bus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus
6h 35m$133–647Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Willow Ave At 15Th Stbus 126 / ...
- Take the bus from New York, NY to Ithaca, NYbus New York
7h 3m$90–205Bus #2
- Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0250
- Take the bus from New York to Ithacabus Adt A184h
7h 20m$44–176
Hempstead to Cornell University by train, bus, and foot (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Cornell University is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Cornell University is to train and fly which takes 4h and costs $45 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead to Cornell University. However, there are services departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Carpenter Hall via Ithaca Commons - Green St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Hempstead and Cornell University is 210 miles. The road distance is 247.7 miles.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Cornell University without a car is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Hempstead to Cornell University, including transfers.
Hempstead to Cornell University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hempstead Bus Station.
Hempstead to Cornell University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Cornell University is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Hempstead to Cornell University.
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What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Cornell University, NY, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Ithaca every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cornell University West Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Rochester to Ithaca
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from New York to Ithaca
- Saver
- $40–160
- Flexible
- $75–170
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Willow Ave At 15Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from New York, NY to Ithaca, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- OurBus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Greyhound
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