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How to get fromNew York to Hempsteadby train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, subway, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from New York to Hempstead by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, subway, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain train Hempstead Branch
    54 min
    $7–15

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0250
    2h 15m
    $3–7

  3. Drive  21.9 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Hempsteadcar car 21.9 mi
    37 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York to Hempsteadtaxi taxi 21.9 mi
    37 min
    $200–240

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway subway E
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain train Hempstead Branch
    1h 24m
    $8–12

  6. Bus via 178 St / Hillside

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 25 St to Hillside Av/180 Stbus bus Qm68
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Hilton Av / Fultonbus bus n6 / ...
    2h 18m
    $6–10

New York to Hempstead by train

Calendar272Weekly Trains
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.4 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

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 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $3–7 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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