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How to get fromRockland County to Hempsteadby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Rockland County to Hempstead by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Spring Valley to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train Pasc
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Mineolatrain train Port Jefferson Branch / ...
    2h 13m
    $12–39

  2. Drive 47.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockland County to Hempsteadcar car 47.5 mi
    1h 2m
    $9–13

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Spring Valley Terminal - Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Rockland Coaches
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus bus n6 / ...
    3h 27m
    $16–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rockland County to Hempsteadtaxi taxi 47.5 mi
    1h 2m
    $410–500

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Franklin St. at Municipal Plaza Spring Valley to Hamilton Ave. & Ferris Ave. White Plain Trainbus bus H03
    2. Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain train
    3h 14m
    $19–40

  6. Bus via Bedford Ave & Taylor St

    1. Take the bus from Washington Ave to Bedford Ave & Taylor Stbus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal to 170 St/Jamaica Avbus bus Q54
    3. Take the bus from Jamaica Bus Term to Hilton Av / Fultonbus bus n6 / ...
    4h
    $24–31

Rockland County to Hempstead by train

Calendar114Weekly Trains
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 52.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Rockland County, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Spring Valley to Mineola via Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spring Valley Terminal - Park & Ride to (arr.) Hemp TC / East via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, Jamaica-179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 3h 27m.

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