What is the cheapest way to get from Smithtown to West Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from Smithtown to West Hempstead is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 43 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Smithtown to West Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from Smithtown to West Hempstead is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Smithtown and West Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Smithtown to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from W Main St/Redwood Ln and arriving at Arden Bl / Hempstead via Brentwood LIRR, Amityville Sta and Hemp Trans Ctr / Columbia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Smithtown and West Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from Smithtown to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Smithtown and arriving at West Hempstead via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Smithtown to West Hempstead?

The distance between Smithtown and West Hempstead is 50 miles. The road distance is 28.7 miles.

How do I travel from Smithtown to West Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from Smithtown to West Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $13 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Smithtown to West Hempstead?

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Smithtown to West Hempstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Smithtown to West Hempstead bus from?

Smithtown to West Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from W Main St/Redwood Ln station.

Where do I catch the Smithtown to West Hempstead train from?

Smithtown to West Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Smithtown station.

Train or bus from Smithtown to West Hempstead?

The best way to get from Smithtown to West Hempstead is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $13 - $30. Alternatively, you can line 5 bus and line 4 bus and bus, which costs $12 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Smithtown to West Hempstead bus arrive?

Smithtown to West Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Brentwood LIRR station.

Where does the Smithtown to West Hempstead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Smithtown to West Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Smithtown to West Hempstead is 29 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Smithtown to West Hempstead.

Where can I stay near West Hempstead?

There are 38+ hotels available in West Hempstead.

Smithtown to West Hempstead - 5 ways to travel via train, line 5 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Smithtown to West Hempstead by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Smithtown to Jamaicatrain Port Jefferson Branch
2. Take the train from Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain West Hempstead Branch
2h 3m
$13–30
Drive 28.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Smithtown to West Hempsteadcar 28.6 mi
43 min
$5–8
Line 5 bus, train
1. Take the bus from W Main St/Redwood Ln to Babylon LIRRbus 5
2. Take the train from Babylon to Rockville Centretrain Babylon Branch
2h 59m
$11–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Smithtown to West Hempsteadtaxi 28.6 mi
43 min
$250–310
Line 5 bus, line 4 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from W Main St/Redwood Ln to Brentwood LIRRbus 5
2. Take the bus from Brentwood LIRR to Amityville LIRRbus 4
3. Take the bus from Amityville Sta to (arr.) Hemp TC / Westbus n55 / ...
3h 30m
$11

Smithtown to West Hempstead by train

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Distance: 49.5 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

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

You can take a train from Smithtown to West Hempstead via Jamaica in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Main St/Redwood Ln to Arden Bl / Hempstead via Brentwood LIRR, Amityville LIRR, Amityville Sta, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, and Hemp Trans Ctr / Columbia in around 3h 30m.

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