What is the cheapest way to get from Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Newark Penn Station and West Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark Penn Station station to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Maplewood St / Hempstead via 6 Av/W 42 St, 188 St/64 Av and 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Newark Penn Station and West Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from Newark Penn Station station to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at West Hempstead via New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead?

The distance between Newark Penn Station and West Hempstead is 33 miles. The road distance is 29.6 miles.

How do I travel from Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs $9 - $28.

How long does it take to get from Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead?

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead bus from?

Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead train from?

Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead?

The best way to get from Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs $9 - $28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $50 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead bus arrive?

Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead train arrive?

Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead is 30 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead.

Where can I stay near West Hempstead?

There are 377+ hotels available in West Hempstead.

Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead - 6 ways to travel via train, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead by train, subway, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
3. Take the train from Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain
1h 32m
$10–27
Drive 29.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark Penn Station to West Hempsteadcar 29.4 mi
50 min
$6–8
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F / ...
2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus n6
2h 14m
$9–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to 188 St/64 Avbus Qm5 / ...
3. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus n6
3h 43m
$14–48
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newark Penn Station to West Hempsteadtaxi 29.4 mi
50 min
$260–320
Subway, bus via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F / ...
2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus n6
2h 14m
$8–535

Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead by train

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Distance: 32.9 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Newark Penn Station, NJ, USA and West Hempstead, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead via New York Penn Station and Jamaica in around 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Maplewood St / Hempstead via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 6 Av/W 42 St, 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 3h 43m.

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