There are 6 ways to get from Port Chester to West Hempstead by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Jamaica
best- Take the train from Port Chester to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain
- Take the train from Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain
2h 42m$17–31Drive 30.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Port Chester to West Hempsteadcar 30.9 mi
42 min$6–9Bus
- Take the bus from Boston Rd/E 180 St to Merrick Blvd/Archer Avbus Q44-Sbs
- Take the bus from Jamaica Bus Term to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus n6
3h 37m$14–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Port Chester to West Hempsteadtaxi 30.9 mi
42 min$270–330Train
- Take the train from Port Chester to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
2h 45m$20–33Line 61 bus, bus
- Take the bus from S Main St @ Westchester Ave to New Rochelle Transit Center Lane Dbus 61
- Take the bus from Main St/Roosevelt Av to Hillside Av/179 Stbus Q17
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus n6
4h 24m$15–25
Port Chester to West Hempstead by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Port Chester to West Hempstead is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Port Chester to West Hempstead is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Chester to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from East Fordham Rd/3 Av and arriving at Maplewood St / Hempstead via Boston Rd/E 180 St and Jamaica Bus Term. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Chester to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Port Chester and arriving at West Hempstead via Grand Central Terminal and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Port Chester and West Hempstead is 48 miles. The road distance is 31.1 miles.
The best way to get from Port Chester to West Hempstead without a car is to train via Jamaica which takes 2h 42m and costs $16 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Port Chester to West Hempstead, including transfers.
Port Chester to West Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Boston Rd/E 180 St station.
Port Chester to West Hempstead train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Port Chester station.
The best way to get from Port Chester to West Hempstead is to train via Jamaica which takes 2h 42m and costs $16 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $24 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Port Chester, NY, USA and West Hempstead, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Port Chester to West Hempstead via Grand Central Terminal and Jamaica in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Port Chester to Maplewood St / Hempstead via Fordham, East Fordham Rd/3 Av, Boston Rd/E 180 St, Merrick Blvd/Archer Av, and Jamaica Bus Term in around 3h 37m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Port Chester to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–12
- Peak
- $14–16
Train from Port Chester to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–12
- Peak
- $14–16
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Boston Rd/E 180 St to Merrick Blvd/Archer Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $0
Bus from Main St/Roosevelt Av to Hillside Av/179 St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $270–330
Stamford Taxi
- Phone
- +1-203-883-4553
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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Booking & Getting There
Port Chester to West Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Merrick Blvd/Archer Av station.
Port Chester to West Hempstead train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Chester to West Hempstead is 31 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Port Chester to West Hempstead.
There are 342+ hotels available in West Hempstead.

