There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Hempstead Bus Station by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
59 min$7–15Drive 22.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Hempstead Bus Stationcar 22.2 mi
38 min$4–6Bus
- Take the bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to 188 St/64 Avbus Qm5 / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
2h 19m$6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to Hempstead Bus Stationtaxi 22.2 mi
38 min$200–240
Manhattan to Hempstead Bus Station by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Hempstead Bus Station is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Hempstead Bus Station is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Hempstead Bus Station. However, there are services departing from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue and arriving at (arr.) Hemp TC / East via 188 St/64 Av and 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Hempstead. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Manhattan and Hempstead Bus Station is 22 miles. The road distance is 22.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Hempstead Bus Station without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs $7 - $15.
The train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead takes 55 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Manhattan to Hempstead Bus Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue station.
Manhattan to Hempstead Bus Station train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Hempstead Bus Station is to train which takes 59 min and costs $7 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Hempstead Bus Station, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to (arr.) Hemp TC / East via 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h 19m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to 188 St/64 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $200–240
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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Booking & Getting There
Manhattan to Hempstead Bus Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 188 St/64 Av station.
Manhattan to Hempstead Bus Station train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hempstead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Hempstead Bus Station is 22 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Manhattan to Hempstead Bus Station.
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