There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to West Hempstead by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to West Hempsteadtrain West Hempstead Branch
50 min$7–16Drive 20.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to West Hempsteadcar 20.7 mi
36 min$4–6Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Lexington Av/63 St to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus n6
1h 50m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to West Hempsteadtaxi 20.7 mi
36 min$190–230Bus
- Take the bus from E 57 St/3 Av to Hillside Av/180 Stbus Qm68
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus n6
1h 51m$6–10
Manhattan to West Hempstead by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to West Hempstead is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to West Hempstead is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from E 57 St/3 Av and arriving at Maplewood St / Hempstead via 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at West Hempstead. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
The distance between Manhattan and West Hempstead is 23 miles. The road distance is 20.9 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to West Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs $7 - $16.
The train from Grand Central Terminal to West Hempstead takes 50 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Manhattan to West Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from E 57 St/3 Av station.
Manhattan to West Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to West Hempstead is to train which takes 50 min and costs $7 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 1h 51m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and West Hempstead, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to West Hempstead every 3 hours. Tickets cost $7–16 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E 57 St/3 Av to Maplewood St / Hempstead via Hillside Av/180 St and 178 St / Hillside in around 1h 51m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to West Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- 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
- $10–16
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Lexington Av/63 St to Jamaica-179 St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $190–230
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 West Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Hillside Av/180 St station.
Manhattan to West Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at West Hempstead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to West Hempstead is 21 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Manhattan to West Hempstead.
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