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How to get fromHempstead to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR)by train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hempstead to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mineola to Woodsidetrain train Port Jefferson Branch / ...
    51 min
    $7–13

  2. Drive  14.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hempstead to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR)car car 14.1 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hillside Av/178 St to Kissena Blvd/Sanford Avbus bus Q17
    1h 56m
    $6–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR)taxi taxi 14.1 mi
    21 min
    $130–160

  5. Train via Hempstead

    1. Take the train from Hempstead to Woodsidetrain train Hempstead Branch
    1h 6m
    $8–14

Hempstead to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) by train and foot

Calendar215Weekly Services
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.9 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR), NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Mineola to Woodside hourly. Tickets cost $6–12 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) via Hillside Av/178 St and Kissena Blvd/Sanford Av in around 1h 56m.

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