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How to get fromTimes Square to West Hempsteadby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to West Hempsteadtrain train West Hempstead Branch
    50 min
    $7–16

  2. Drive 20.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Times Square to West Hempsteadcar car 20.5 mi
    30 min
    $4–6

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Jamaica-179 Stsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus bus n6
    1h 40m
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Times Square to West Hempsteadtaxi taxi 20.5 mi
    30 min
    $180–230

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to 188 St/64 Avbus bus Qm5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus bus n6
    2h 21m
    $6–10

Times Square to West Hempstead by train

Calendar69Weekly Trains
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.6 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to West Hempstead every 3 hours. Tickets cost $7–16 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Maplewood St / Hempstead via 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h 21m.

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