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How to get fromManhattan to Hempstead Lake State Parkby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Hempstead Lake State Park by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Lakeviewtrain train West Hempstead Branch
    1h
    $7–15

  2. Drive 22.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to Hempstead Lake State Parkcar car 22.4 mi
    38 min
    $5–6

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Sutphin Blvd/91 Avbus bus Q60
    2h 4m
    $11–19

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Hempstead Lake State Parktaxi taxi 22.4 mi
    38 min
    $200–250

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Rockville Centretrain train Babylon Branch
    2. Take the bus from Rockville Centre Sta to Janos Ave / Woodfieldbus bus n15
    1h 2m
    $10–17

Manhattan to Hempstead Lake State Park by train and foot

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Hempstead Lake State Park, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Lakeview every 3 hours. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Sutphin Blvd/91 Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 9m.

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