There are 4 ways to get from Hempstead to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Mineola to Woodsidetrain Ronkonkoma Branch / ...
- Take the train from Woodside to Mets-Willets Pointtrain Port Washington Branch
47 min$7–13Drive 14.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hempstead to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR)car 14.1 mi
21 min$3–4Bus
- Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the bus from Hillside Av/178 St to 39 Av/Main Stbus Q17
1h 56m$9–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hempstead to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR)taxi 14.1 mi
21 min$130–160
Hempstead to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $130 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR). However, there are services departing from Terrace Av / Fulton and arriving at 39 Av/Main St via Hillside Av/178 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR). However, there are services departing from Mineola and arriving at Mets-Willets Point via Woodside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
The distance between Hempstead and Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) is 19 miles. The road distance is 14.2 miles.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs $7 - $14.
It takes approximately 47 min to get from Hempstead to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR), including transfers.
Hempstead to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Terrace Av / Fulton station.
Hempstead to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Mineola station.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) is to train which takes 47 min and costs $7 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $14 and takes 1h 56m.
What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR), NY, USA?
You can take a train from Mineola to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) via Woodside and Mets-Willets Point in around 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) via Hillside Av/178 St, 39 Av/Main St, Flushing-Main St, and Mets-Willets Point in around 1h 56m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Mineola to Woodside
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $7–12
Train from Woodside to Mets-Willets Point
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $1
- Peak
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Hillside Av/178 St to 39 Av/Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Hempstead to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at 179 St / Hillside station.
Hempstead to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Woodside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) is 14 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Hempstead to Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR).
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