What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $4 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from 6 Av/W 42 St and arriving at Hilton Av / Fulton via 188 St/64 Av and 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Hempstead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Hempstead. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead?

The distance between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Hempstead is 22 miles. The road distance is 22.3 miles.

How long does it take to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead?

The train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead takes 54 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead bus from?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 42 St station.

Where do I catch the Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead train from?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Train or bus from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead?

The best way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $7 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 2h 26m.

Where does the Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead bus arrive?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 188 St/64 Av station.

Where does the Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead train arrive?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hempstead station.

Can I drive from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead is 22 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead.

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There are 5 ways to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
1h 2m
$7–15
Drive 22.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempsteadcar 22.1 mi
33 min
$4–6
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F / ...
2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
1h 50m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempsteadtaxi 22.1 mi
33 min
$200–240
Bus
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to 188 St/64 Avbus Qm5 / ...
2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Hilton Av / Fultonbus n6 / ...
2h 26m
$6–10

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead by foot and train

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1h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 21.8 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Times Square–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hilton Av / Fulton via 6 Av/W 42 St, 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h 26m.

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