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How to get fromHempstead to Long Islandby train, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Hempstead to Long Island by train, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mineola to Ronkonkomatrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    46 min
    $9–19

  2. Drive 20 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hempstead to Brooklyncar car 20 mi
    28 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to Brooklyntaxi taxi 20 mi
    28 min
    $180–220

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front St + Peninsula Blvd to Hicksville Sta / Duffybus bus n48 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hicksville to Ronkonkomatrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    1h 30m
    $11–19

Hempstead to Long Island by train

Calendar202Weekly Trains
Duration46 minAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30 mi
  • Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Mineola to Ronkonkoma hourly. Tickets cost $9–19 and the journey takes 46 min.

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