What is the cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Shelton?

The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Shelton is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hempstead to Shelton?

The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Shelton is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Hempstead and Shelton?

No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead station to Shelton. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Bus Station and arriving at Howe Ave @ Cornell St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Union Ave @ Union Station and Chapel St @ Temple St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Hempstead and Shelton?

No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Shelton. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Derby-Shelton via Grand Central Terminal and Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Hempstead to Shelton?

The distance between Hempstead and Shelton is 91 miles. The road distance is 72.6 miles.

How do I travel from Hempstead to Shelton without a car?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Shelton without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $29 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Hempstead to Shelton?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Hempstead to Shelton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Shelton bus from?

Hempstead to Shelton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hempstead Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Shelton train from?

Hempstead to Shelton train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.

Train or bus from Hempstead to Shelton?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Shelton is to train which takes 4h and costs $29 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $55 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Hempstead to Shelton bus arrive?

Hempstead to Shelton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Hempstead to Shelton train arrive?

Hempstead to Shelton train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.

Can I drive from Hempstead to Shelton?

Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Shelton is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Hempstead to Shelton.

Where can I stay near Shelton?

There are 271+ hotels available in Shelton.

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There are 4 ways to get from Hempstead to Shelton by train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hempstead Branch
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeporttrain New Haven
4h
$30–50
Drive 72.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hempstead to Sheltoncar 72.2 mi
1h 33m
$14–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0250
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Stationbus New York
6h 6m
$16–54
Bus, line 4 bus, line 51 bus, car ferry, line 15 bus
1. Take the bus from Grove St / Greenwich to Amityville Stabus n54 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Smith Haven Mallbus 4
3. Take the bus from Smith Haven Mall to NYS 25A/E Broadwaybus 51
4. Take the car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry
5. Take the bus from Bridgeport Transportation Center to Center St. at Coram Ave.bus 15
7h 46m
$33–91

Hempstead to Shelton by train

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Distance: 90.7 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Shelton, CT, USA?

You can take a train from Hempstead to Derby-Shelton via Grand Central Terminal and Bridgeport in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Howe Ave @ Cornell St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New Haven Union Station, Union Ave @ Union Station, Chapel St @ Church St, and Chapel St @ Temple St in around 6h 6m.

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