There are 4 ways to get from Hempstead to New Paltz by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), 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-D / ...
3h 16m$30–72Drive 94.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hempstead to New Paltzcar 94.3 mi
1h 53m$18–25Train
- Take the train from Mineola to New York Penn Stationtrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 31m$47–79Bus
- Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to New Paltzbus Phk 722 / ...
4h 21m
Hempstead to New Paltz by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 bus from Hempstead to New Paltz. However, there are services departing from Terrace Av / Fulton and arriving at New Paltz via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to New Paltz station. However, there are services departing from Mineola and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
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 16m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Hempstead to New Paltz, including transfers.
Hempstead to New Paltz bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Terrace Av / Fulton station.
Hempstead to New Paltz train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Mineola station.
The best way to get from Hempstead to New Paltz is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and New Paltz, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Mineola to New Paltz Trailways via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station, and Poughkeepsie Train Station in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to New Paltz via 179 St / Hillside, Jamaica-179 St, 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, and New York in around 4h 21m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Mineola to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1800 858 8555
- Website
- Pine Hill Trailways
Bus from New York to New Paltz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Pine Hill Trailways
Bus from New York to New Paltz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Pine Hill Trailways
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Hempstead to New Paltz bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at 179 St / Hillside station.
Hempstead to New Paltz train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn 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 126+ hotels available in New Paltz.