There are 3 ways to get from Kingston to Hempstead by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
4h 11m$26–44Drive 102.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kingston to Hempsteadcar 102.3 mi
2h 23m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Kingston to New Yorkbus Adt A531 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0250
6h 2m$26–77
Kingston to Hempstead by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kingston to Hempstead is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kingston to Hempstead is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Kingston to Hempstead station. However, there are services departing from Clinton & Greenkill and arriving at Hempstead Bus Station via Kingston and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Kingston to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Poughkeepsie and arriving at Hempstead via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Kingston and Hempstead is 114 miles. The road distance is 102.9 miles.
The best way to get from Kingston to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $26 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Kingston to Hempstead, including transfers.
Kingston to Hempstead bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Kingston station.
Kingston to Hempstead train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Poughkeepsie station.
The best way to get from Kingston to Hempstead is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $26 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $80 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Kingston, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Broadway & Kingston City Hall to Hempstead via Poughkeepsie Train Station, Poughkeepsie, and Grand Central Terminal in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clinton & Greenkill to Hempstead Bus Station via Schwenk Dr & Frog Alley, Kingston, New York, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–22
- Peak
- $26–29
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Kingston to Hempstead bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Kingston to Hempstead train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kingston to Hempstead is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Kingston to Hempstead.
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