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How to get fromManhattan to West Hempsteadby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to West Hempstead by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to West Hempsteadtrain train West Hempstead Branch
    50 min
    $7–16

  2. Drive 20.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to West Hempsteadcar car 20.7 mi
    36 min
    $4–6

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Lexington Av/63 St to Jamaica-179 Stsubway subway F
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus bus n6
    1h 50m
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to West Hempsteadtaxi taxi 20.7 mi
    36 min
    $190–230

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from E 57 St/3 Av to Hillside Av/180 Stbus bus Qm68
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus bus n6
    1h 51m
    $6–10

Manhattan to West Hempstead by train

Calendar126Weekly Trains
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.6 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

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 hourly. 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.

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