There are 5 ways to get from Hempstead to White Plains by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hempstead Branch
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain Harlem
1h 54m$17–29Drive 31.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hempstead to White Plainscar 31.6 mi
47 min$6–9Bus, line 412 bus
- Take the bus from 2 St / Mineola Bl to Springfield Bl / Hillsidebus n22
- Take the bus from Queens Vil, Ny to White Plains, Nybus 412 / ...
2h 23m$14–38Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hempstead to White Plainstaxi 31.6 mi
47 min$280–340Bus, line 60 bus
- Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Jamaica Bus Termbus n6 / ...
- Take the bus from Merrick Blvd/Archer Av to Devoe Av/Wyatt Stbus
- Take the bus from Fordham Rd @ 3 Rd Ave to Martine Ave @ Mamaroneck Avebus 60 / ...
5h 3m$12–22
Hempstead to White Plains by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to White Plains is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Hempstead to White Plains is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead to White Plains. However, there are services departing from 2 St / Mineola Bl and arriving at White Plains, Ny via Queens Vil, Ny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to White Plains. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at White Plains via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Hempstead and White Plains is 44 miles. The road distance is 31.8 miles.
The best way to get from Hempstead to White Plains without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs $16 - $30.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Hempstead to White Plains, including transfers.
Hempstead to White Plains bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from 2 St / Mineola Bl station.
Hempstead to White Plains train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
The best way to get from Hempstead to White Plains is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs $16 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus and line 412 bus, which costs $13 - $40 and takes 2h 23m.
What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and White Plains, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Hempstead to White Plains via Grand Central Terminal in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2 St / Mineola Bl to White Plains, Ny via Queens Vil, Ny in around 2h 23m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- 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
- $10–15
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 2 St / Mineola Bl to Springfield Bl / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Jamaica Bus Term
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Queens Vil, Ny to White Plains, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–35
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $11–14
- Flexible
- $14–35
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Merrick Blvd/Archer Av to Devoe Av/Wyatt St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (914) 813-7777
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportation.westchestergov.com
Bus from Fordham Rd @ 3 Rd Ave to Martine Ave @ Mamaroneck Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/bee-line-home
- Schedules at
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/timetables-and-maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $280–340
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Hempstead to White Plains bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Springfield Bl / Hillside station.
Hempstead to White Plains train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to White Plains is 32 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Hempstead to White Plains.
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