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

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

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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 Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain train West Hempstead Branch
    2h 37m
    $12–42

  2. Drive 45.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockland County to West Hempsteadcar car 45.8 mi
    1h
    $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 168 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus bus n6
    3h 19m
    $16–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rockland County to West Hempsteadtaxi taxi 45.8 mi
    1h
    $400–480

  5. Train, subway, bus

    1. Take the train from Spring Valley to Hobokentrain train
    2. Take the subway from 14 St to Jamaica-179 Stsubway subway F / ...
    3. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus bus n6
    3h 24m
    $13–26

  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 Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus bus n6
    3h 57m
    $24–31

Rockland County to West Hempstead by train

Calendar114Weekly Trains
Duration2h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Spring Valley to West Hempstead via Secaucus Upper Level, New York Penn Station, and Jamaica in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spring Valley Terminal - Park & Ride to Maplewood St / Hempstead via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, 169 St, and 168 St / Hillside in around 3h 19m.

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