There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to West Hempstead by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain West Hempstead Branch
2h 52m$28–613Drive 106.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to West Hempsteadcar 106.5 mi
2h 27m$20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus n6
4h 5m$29–43Train, subway, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus n6
3h 18m$27–602Bus via 188 St/64 Av
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from 6 Av/W 37 St to 188 St/64 Avbus Qm5 / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus n6
5h 6m$32–89
Philadelphia to West Hempstead by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to West Hempstead is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to West Hempstead is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $19 - $29.
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 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
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.
The distance between Philadelphia and West Hempstead is 114 miles. The road distance is 107.1 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to West Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $27 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Philadelphia to West Hempstead, including transfers.
Philadelphia to West Hempstead bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to West Hempstead train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
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, which costs $28 - $45 and takes 4h 5m.
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, 34 St-Herald Sq, Jamaica-179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 4h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to West Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $2–4
- Peak
- $5–7
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jamaica-179 St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–80
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 6 Av/W 37 St to 188 St/64 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to West Hempstead bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Philadelphia to West Hempstead train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to West Hempstead is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Philadelphia to West Hempstead.
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