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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to West Hempstead is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to West Hempstead is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and West Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Maplewood St / Hempstead via Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd and 168 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and West Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at West Hempstead via New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to West Hempstead?

The distance between Philadelphia and West Hempstead is 114 miles. The road distance is 107.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to West Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $27 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Philadelphia to West Hempstead, including transfers.

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

Philadelphia to West Hempstead bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

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

Philadelphia to West Hempstead train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to West Hempstead?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to West Hempstead is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $27 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Jamaica, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Philadelphia to West Hempstead bus arrive?

Philadelphia to West Hempstead bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Philadelphia to West Hempstead train arrive?

Philadelphia to West Hempstead train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to West Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to West Hempstead is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Philadelphia to West Hempstead.

Where can I stay near West Hempstead?

There are 377+ hotels available in West Hempstead.

Philadelphia to West Hempstead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to West Hempstead by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the train from Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain West Hempstead Branch
2h 52m
$28–613
Drive 106.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to West Hempsteadcar 106.5 mi
2h 27m
$20–29
Bus via Jamaica
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from 168 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus n6
3h 55m
$31–53
Train, subway, bus
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F / ...
3. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus n6
3h 18m
$27–602
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus n6
4h 3m
$26–44

Philadelphia to West Hempstead by train

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Distance: 113.3 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and West Hempstead, NY, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to West Hempstead via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Jamaica in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Maplewood St / Hempstead via New York Midtown, New York Penn Station, Jamaica, Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd, Hillside Av/169 St, and 168 St / Hillside in around 3h 55m.

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