What is the cheapest way to get from Upper East Side to West Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from Upper East Side to West Hempstead is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Upper East Side to West Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from Upper East Side to West Hempstead is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Upper East Side and West Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Upper East Side to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from 2 Av/E 87 St and arriving at Maplewood St / Hempstead via E 57 St/3 Av and 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Upper East Side and West Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from Upper East Side to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from 86th Street and arriving at West Hempstead via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Upper East Side to West Hempstead?

The distance between Upper East Side and West Hempstead is 25 miles. The road distance is 20.5 miles.

How do I travel from Upper East Side to West Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from Upper East Side to West Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $9 - $19.

How long does it take to get from Upper East Side to West Hempstead?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Upper East Side to West Hempstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Upper East Side to West Hempstead bus from?

Upper East Side to West Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from E 57 St/3 Av station.

Where do I catch the Upper East Side to West Hempstead train from?

Upper East Side to West Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Train or bus from Upper East Side to West Hempstead?

The best way to get from Upper East Side to West Hempstead is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $9 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $19 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Upper East Side to West Hempstead bus arrive?

Upper East Side to West Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Hillside Av/180 St station.

Where does the Upper East Side to West Hempstead train arrive?

Upper East Side to West Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at West Hempstead station.

Can I drive from Upper East Side to West Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Upper East Side to West Hempstead is 20 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Upper East Side to West Hempstead.

Where can I stay near West Hempstead?

There are 393+ hotels available in West Hempstead.

Upper East Side to West Hempstead - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Upper East Side to West Hempstead by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to West Hempsteadtrain West Hempstead Branch
1h 48m
$10–19
Drive 20.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Upper East Side to West Hempsteadcar 20.3 mi
35 min
$4–6
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Lexington Av/63 St to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F
2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus n6
2h 16m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper East Side to West Hempsteadtaxi 20.3 mi
35 min
$180–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from E 57 St/3 Av to Hillside Av/180 Stbus Qm68
2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus n6
3h 5m
$9–18

Upper East Side to West Hempstead by subway and train

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Distance: 24.9 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Upper East Side, NY, USA and West Hempstead, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to West Hempstead hourly. Tickets cost $7–16 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2 Av/E 87 St to Maplewood St / Hempstead via 2 Av/E 56 St, E 57 St/3 Av, Hillside Av/180 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 3h 5m.

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