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
58 min$7–15Drive 22.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Hempstead Bus Stationcar 22.2 mi
38 min$5–6Bus
- Take the bus from E 57 St/3 Av to Hillside Av/180 Stbus Qm68
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
2h$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
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Hempstead Bus Station is to drive which costs $4 - $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 $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Hempstead Bus Station. However, there are services departing from E 57 St/3 Av and arriving at (arr.) Hemp TC / East via 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Hempstead. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 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 58 min and costs $7 - $15.
The train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead takes 54 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Manhattan to Hempstead Bus Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from E 57 St/3 Av 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 58 min and costs $7 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 2h.
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 hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E 57 St/3 Av to (arr.) Hemp TC / East via Hillside Av/180 St and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 54 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
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from E 57 St/3 Av to Hillside Av/180 St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/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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More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to Hempstead Bus Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Hillside Av/180 St 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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