There are 6 ways to get from Teaneck to West Hempstead by bus, train, subway, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Teaneck Rd At Selvage Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 167
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Take the train from Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain
2h 14m$13–36Drive 26.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Teaneck to West Hempsteadcar 26.9 mi
37 min$5–8Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Queen Anne Rd At Selvage Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 167
- Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus n6
2h 36m$14–31Taxi
- Take the taxi from Teaneck to West Hempsteadtaxi 26.9 mi
37 min$240–290Bus, line 1 subway, train
- Take the bus from Rt-4 At Garrison Ave to Gw Bridge Bus Terminalbus 171
- Take the subway from 168 St-Washington Hts to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Take the train from Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain
2h 19m$19–46Bus
- Take the bus from Rt-4 At Garrison Ave to Gw Bridge Bus Terminalbus 171
- Take the bus from East Tremont Av/E 177 St to Merrick Blvd/Archer Avbus
- Take the bus from Jamaica Bus Term to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus n6
3h 46m$12–29
Teaneck to West Hempstead by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Teaneck to West Hempstead is to drive which costs $4 - $8 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Teaneck to West Hempstead is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $4 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Teaneck to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Rt-4 At Garrison Ave and arriving at Maplewood St / Hempstead via W 178 St/Fort Washington Av, East Tremont Av/E 177 St and Jamaica Bus Term. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Teaneck and West Hempstead is 71 miles. The road distance is 27 miles.
The best way to get from Teaneck to West Hempstead without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 14m and costs $13 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Teaneck to West Hempstead, including transfers.
Teaneck to West Hempstead bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Rt-4 At Garrison Ave station.
Teaneck to West Hempstead bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Gw Bridge Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Teaneck to West Hempstead is 27 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Teaneck to West Hempstead.
There are 372+ hotels available in West Hempstead.
What companies run services between Teaneck, NJ, USA and West Hempstead, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Rt-4 At Garrison Ave to Maplewood St / Hempstead via Gw Bridge Bus Terminal, W 178 St/Fort Washington Av, East Tremont Av/E 177 St, Merrick Blvd/Archer Av, and Jamaica Bus Term in around 3h 46m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Train from Jamaica to West Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $2–4
- Peak
- $5–7
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Train from Jamaica to West Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $2–4
- Peak
- $5–7
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Jamaica-179 St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 168 St-Washington Hts to 34 St-Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Teaneck Rd At Selvage Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $6–19
Bus from Queen Anne Rd At Selvage Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $8–25
Bus from Rt-4 At Garrison Ave to Gw Bridge Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–18
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $5–18
Bus from Rt-4 At Garrison Ave to Gw Bridge Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–18
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $5–18
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Jamaica Bus Term to Maplewood St / Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from East Tremont Av/E 177 St to Merrick Blvd/Archer Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $240–290
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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