What is the cheapest way to get from Prospect Park to Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from Prospect Park to Hempstead is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Prospect Park to Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from Prospect Park to Hempstead is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Prospect Park and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Prospect Park to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Parkside Av/Ocean Av and arriving at Hilton Av / Fulton via Jamaica Av/Georgia Av and Jamaica Bus Term. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Prospect Park and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from Prospect Park to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Parkside Av and arriving at Hempstead via Atlantic Terminal and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Prospect Park to Hempstead?

The distance between Prospect Park and Hempstead is 22 miles. The road distance is 19.6 miles.

How do I travel from Prospect Park to Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from Prospect Park to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $9 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Prospect Park to Hempstead?

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Prospect Park to Hempstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prospect Park to Hempstead bus from?

Prospect Park to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Parkside Av/Ocean Av station.

Where do I catch the Prospect Park to Hempstead train from?

Prospect Park to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Atlantic Terminal station.

Train or bus from Prospect Park to Hempstead?

The best way to get from Prospect Park to Hempstead is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $9 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Prospect Park to Hempstead bus arrive?

Prospect Park to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Fulton St/Georgia Av station.

Where does the Prospect Park to Hempstead train arrive?

Prospect Park to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.

Can I drive from Prospect Park to Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Prospect Park to Hempstead is 20 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Prospect Park to Hempstead.

Where can I stay near Hempstead?

There are 343+ hotels available in Hempstead.

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There are 5 ways to get from Prospect Park to Hempstead by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Atlantic Terminal to Jamaicatrain City Terminal Zone / ...
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
1h 37m
$10–18
Drive 19.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Prospect Park Boathouse to Hempsteadcar 19.5 mi
35 min
$4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside Av/Ocean Av to Fulton St/Georgia Avbus B12
2. Take the bus from Jamaica Av/Georgia Av to 170 St/Jamaica Avbus Q56
3. Take the bus from Jamaica Bus Term to Hilton Av / Fultonbus n6 / ...
3h 8m
$6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Prospect Park Boathouse to Hempsteadtaxi 19.5 mi
35 min
$180–220
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 15 St-Prospect Park to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F
2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
2h 23m
$6

Prospect Park to Hempstead by foot, subway, and train

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Distance: 22.1 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Prospect Park, Kings County, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Parkside Av to Hempstead via Parkside Av, Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, Atlantic Terminal, and Jamaica in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Parkside Av to Hilton Av / Fulton via Parkside Av/Ocean Av, Jamaica Av/Georgia Av, 170 St/Jamaica Av, and Jamaica Bus Term in around 3h 8m.

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