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How to get fromSmithtown to West Hempsteadby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Smithtown to Hicksvilletrain train Port Jefferson Branch
    2. Take the bus from Hicksville LIRR Station to (arr.) Hemp TC / Westbus bus n49 / ...
    2h 6m
    $14–21

  2. Drive  28.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Smithtown to West Hempsteadcar car 28.6 mi
    43 min
    $6–8

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Smithtown to Jamaicatrain train Port Jefferson Branch
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain train West Hempstead Branch
    2h 17m
    $13–30

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Smithtown to West Hempsteadtaxi taxi 28.6 mi
    43 min
    $250–310

  5. Line 5 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from W Main St/Redwood Ln to Babylon LIRRbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Babylon to Rockville Centretrain train Babylon Branch
    3h 4m
    $11–18

  6. Line 5 bus, line 4 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from W Main St/Redwood Ln to Brentwood LIRRbus bus 5
    2. Take the bus from Brentwood LIRR to Amityville LIRRbus bus 4
    3. Take the bus from Amityville Sta to (arr.) Hemp TC / Westbus bus n55 / ...
    3h 31m
    $11

Smithtown to West Hempstead by train

Calendar52Weekly Trains
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 32.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

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 17m. 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 31m.

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