There are 5 ways to get from West Hempstead to Hartford by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from West Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 55m$47–79Drive 111.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Hempstead to Hartfordcar 111.3 mi
2h 21m$19–28Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
5h 28m$26–41Train, fly
- Take the train from West Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane JFK - BDL
3h 31m$67–410Bus via 188 St/64 Av
- Take the bus from Arden Bl / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6
- Take the bus from Hillside Av/178 St to 188 St/64 Avbus Q17
- Take the bus from 188 St/64 Av to 6 Av/W 42 Stbus Qm5
- Take the bus from New York to Hartfordbus
6h 20m$28–51
West Hempstead to Hartford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Hempstead to Hartford is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from West Hempstead to Hartford is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from West Hempstead to Hartford station. However, there are services departing from Arden Bl / Hempstead and arriving at Hartford Union Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from West Hempstead to Hartford station. However, there are services departing from West Hempstead and arriving at Hartford Amtrak Station via Grand Central Terminal and New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between West Hempstead and Hartford is 132 miles. The road distance is 112 miles.
The best way to get from West Hempstead to Hartford without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from West Hempstead to Hartford, including transfers.
West Hempstead to Hartford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
West Hempstead to Hartford train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from West Hempstead station.
The best way to get from West Hempstead to Hartford is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between West Hempstead, NY, USA and Hartford, CT, USA?
You can take a train from West Hempstead to Hartford Amtrak Station via Grand Central Terminal and New Haven in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from West Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–16
Train from West Hempstead to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–22
- Peak
- $26–29
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Arden Bl / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Hillside Av/178 St to 188 St/64 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from 188 St/64 Av to 6 Av/W 42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $0
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Hartford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
West Hempstead to Hartford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Hartford Union Station.
West Hempstead to Hartford train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Hempstead to Hartford is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from West Hempstead to Hartford.
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