There are 3 ways to get from Hempstead to New Paltz by subway, bus, train, or car
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Subway, bus
best- Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway E
- Take the bus from New York to New Paltzbus Adt A104 / ...
3h 22m$30–72Drive 94.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hempstead to New Paltzcar 94.3 mi
1h 53m$18–25Train
- Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hempstead Branch
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain Hudson
4h 27m$27–43
Hempstead to New Paltz by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to New Paltz is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Hempstead to New Paltz is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to New Paltz. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Poughkeepsie via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Hempstead and New Paltz is 124 miles. The road distance is 94.8 miles.
The best way to get from Hempstead to New Paltz without a car is to subway and bus which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Hempstead to New Paltz, including transfers.
Hempstead to New Paltz train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
Hempstead to New Paltz train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to New Paltz is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Hempstead to New Paltz.
There are 140+ hotels available in New Paltz.
What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and New Paltz, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Hempstead to New Paltz Trailways via Grand Central Terminal, Poughkeepsie, and Poughkeepsie Train Station in around 4h 27m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
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
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
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