There are 6 ways to get from Hempstead to Monroe by train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Mineola to New York Penn Stationtrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Millpond Pkwy - Monroe Terminalbus ShortLine Hudson
3h 8m$21–44Drive 63 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hempstead to Monroecar 63 mi
1h 29m$12–17Train
- Take the train from Mineola to New York Penn Stationtrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Harrimantrain Mnbnp
4h$13–48Train, subway, bus
- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
- Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway E
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Millpond Pkwy - Monroe Terminalbus
3h 25m$22–42Bus
- Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0250
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Millpond Pkwy - Monroe Terminalbus ShortLine Hudson
4h$17–37Bus via 179 St / Hillside
- Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Millpond Pkwy - Monroe Terminalbus ShortLine Hudson
4h 7m$20–36
Hempstead to Monroe by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Monroe is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Monroe is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead station to Monroe. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Bus Station and arriving at Millpond Pkwy - Monroe Terminal via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Monroe. However, there are services departing from Mineola and arriving at Harriman via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Hempstead and Monroe is 99 miles. The road distance is 63.4 miles.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Monroe without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 8m and costs $21 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Hempstead to Monroe, including transfers.
Hempstead to Monroe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hempstead Bus Station.
Hempstead to Monroe train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Mineola station.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Monroe is to train which takes 4h and costs $13 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $40 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Monroe, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Mineola to Millpond Pkwy - Monroe Terminal via New York Penn Station, Secaucus Lower Level, Harriman, and Metro North Station - Harriman in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Millpond Pkwy - Monroe Terminal via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Mineola to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–14
Train from Mineola to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–14
Train from Hempstead to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Harriman
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–18
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Millpond Pkwy - Monroe Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $14–30
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Millpond Pkwy - Monroe Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $14–30
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Millpond Pkwy - Monroe Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $14–30
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Millpond Pkwy - Monroe Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $14–30
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Hempstead to Monroe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Hempstead to Monroe train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Monroe is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Hempstead to Monroe.
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