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How to get fromHempstead to Jersey Cityby train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Hempstead to Jersey City by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mineola to New York Penn Stationtrain train Port Jefferson Branch / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Njcl / ...
    57 min
    $10–26

  2. Drive  26.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hempstead to Jersey Citycar car 26.2 mi
    44 min
    $5–7

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0250
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus bus 119
    2h 35m
    $12–30

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 26.2 mi
    44 min
    $230–280

  5. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n6 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 14 Stsubway subway F / ...
    2h 8m
    $10

Hempstead to Jersey City by train

Calendar447Weekly Trains
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25.5 mi
  • Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Mineola to Secaucus Upper Level via New York Penn Station in around 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 35m.

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