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

The cheapest way to get from Newark to West Hempstead is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 51 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Newark to West Hempstead is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and West Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark 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 and West Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from Newark 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 49m.

How far is it from Newark to West Hempstead?

The distance between Newark and West Hempstead is 33 miles. The road distance is 30 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newark to West Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs $9 - $28.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Newark to West Hempstead, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Newark to West Hempstead?

The best way to get from Newark to West Hempstead is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs $9 - $28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $50 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Newark to West Hempstead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Newark to West Hempstead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newark to West Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to West Hempstead is 30 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Newark to West Hempstead.

Where can I stay near West Hempstead?

There are 372+ hotels available in West Hempstead.

Newark to West Hempstead - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Newark 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 49m
$10–27
Drive 29.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to West Hempsteadcar 29.9 mi
51 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 to West Hempsteadtaxi 29.9 mi
51 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 to West Hempstead by train

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Distance: 32.9 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Newark, 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 49m. 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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