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

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There are 6 ways to get from New York 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 20.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York to West Hempsteadcar car 20.2 mi
    34 min
    $4–6

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jamaica-179 Stsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus bus n6
    1h 47m
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York to West Hempsteadtaxi taxi 20.2 mi
    34 min
    $180–220

  5. Train via Jamaica

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train Port Jefferson Branch / ...
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain train West Hempstead Branch
    1h 24m
    $7–16

  6. Bus

    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 Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus bus n6
    2h 13m
    $6–10

New York to West Hempstead by train

Calendar69Weekly Trains
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.6 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between New York, 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 Madison Av/E 25 St to Maplewood St / Hempstead via Hillside Av/180 St and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h 13m.

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