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

The cheapest way to get from Penn Station NY to West Hempstead is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 31 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Penn Station NY to West Hempstead is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $3 - $6.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Penn Station NY to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from 6 Av/W 37 St and arriving at Maplewood St / Hempstead via 188 St/64 Av and 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Penn Station NY station to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station and arriving at West Hempstead via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

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

The distance between Penn Station NY and West Hempstead is 24 miles. The road distance is 20.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penn Station NY to West Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $7 - $17.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Penn Station NY to West Hempstead, including transfers.

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

Penn Station NY to West Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 37 St station.

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

Penn Station NY to West Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.

Train or bus from Penn Station NY to West Hempstead?

The best way to get from Penn Station NY to West Hempstead is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $7 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 2h 35m.

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

Penn Station NY to West Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 188 St/64 Av station.

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

Penn Station NY to West Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.

Can I drive from Penn Station NY to West Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Penn Station NY to West Hempstead is 21 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Penn Station NY to West Hempstead.

Where can I stay near West Hempstead?

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Penn Station NY to West Hempstead - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Penn Station NY to West Hempstead by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
2. Take the train from Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain West Hempstead Branch
1h 18m
$7–16
Drive 20.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Penn Station NY to West Hempsteadcar 20.6 mi
31 min
$4–6
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
1h 52m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penn Station NY to West Hempsteadtaxi 20.6 mi
31 min
$180–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 37 St to 188 St/64 Avbus Qm5 / ...
2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus n6
2h 35m
$6–10

Penn Station NY to West Hempstead by foot and train

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Distance: 23.5 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

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

You can take a vehicle from Penn Station NY to West Hempstead via New York Penn Station and Jamaica in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Penn Station NY to Maplewood St / Hempstead via 6 Av/W 37 St, 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h 35m.

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