What is the cheapest way to get from New York, NY to Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from New York, NY to Hempstead is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New York, NY to Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from New York, NY to Hempstead is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between New York, NY and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from New York, NY to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Allen St/Delancey St and arriving at Hilton Av / Fulton via Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal and Jamaica Bus Term. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

Is there a direct train between New York, NY and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from New York, NY to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Grand St and arriving at Hempstead via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from New York, NY to Hempstead?

The distance between New York, NY and Hempstead is 25 miles. The road distance is 21.3 miles.

How do I travel from New York, NY to Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from New York, NY to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs $9 - $18.

How long does it take to get from New York, NY to Hempstead?

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from New York, NY to Hempstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New York, NY to Hempstead bus from?

New York, NY to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the New York, NY to Hempstead train from?

New York, NY to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Train or bus from New York, NY to Hempstead?

The best way to get from New York, NY to Hempstead is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs $9 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the New York, NY to Hempstead bus arrive?

New York, NY to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 170 St/Jamaica Av station.

Where does the New York, NY to Hempstead train arrive?

New York, NY to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hempstead station.

Can I drive from New York, NY to Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between New York, NY to Hempstead is 21 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from New York, NY to Hempstead.

Where can I stay near Hempstead?

There are 364+ hotels available in Hempstead.

New York, NY to Hempstead - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from New York, NY to Hempstead by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
1h 51m
$10–18
Drive 21.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from New York, NY to Hempsteadcar 21.1 mi
35 min
$4–6
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from East Broadway to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F / ...
2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
2h 9m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York, NY to Hempsteadtaxi 21.1 mi
35 min
$190–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal to 170 St/Jamaica Avbus Q54
2. Take the bus from Jamaica Bus Term to Hilton Av / Fultonbus n6 / ...
2h 56m
$6–10

New York, NY to Hempstead by foot, subway, and train

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Distance: 25.2 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Hempstead, 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 vehicle from New York, NY to Hilton Av / Fulton via Allen St/Delancey St, Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal, 170 St/Jamaica Av, and Jamaica Bus Term in around 2h 56m.

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