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How to get fromJersey City to Hempsteadby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Jersey City to Hempstead by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain train Path
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Mineolatrain train Port Jefferson Branch / ...
    1h 20m
    $10–17

  2. Drive 26.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jersey City to Hempsteadcar car 26.6 mi
    45 min
    $5–7

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 14 St to Jamaica-179 Stsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus bus n6 / ...
    2h 17m
    $9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Hempsteadtaxi taxi 26.6 mi
    45 min
    $240–290

Jersey City to Hempstead by train and foot

Calendar437Weekly Services
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 27.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Journal Square to Mineola via 33rd Street and New York Penn Station in around 1h 20m.

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