There are 5 ways to get from West Hempstead to Manhattan by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from West Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain West Hempstead Branch
49 min$7–16Drive 20.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Hempstead to Manhattancar 20.9 mi
34 min$4–6Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Arden Bl / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6
- Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway F
1h 35m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from West Hempstead to Manhattantaxi 20.9 mi
34 min$190–230Bus
- Take the bus from Arden Bl / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6
- Take the bus from Hillside Av/178 St to 39 Av/Main Stbus Q17
- Take the bus from Roosevelt Av/Main St to 1 St/27 Avbus Q19
2h 32m$9–19
West Hempstead to Manhattan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Hempstead to Manhattan is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from West Hempstead to Manhattan is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from West Hempstead to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Arden Bl / Hempstead and arriving at 1 St/27 Av via Hillside Av/178 St and Roosevelt Av/Main St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from West Hempstead and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
The distance between West Hempstead and Manhattan is 23 miles. The road distance is 21 miles.
The best way to get from West Hempstead to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs $7 - $16.
The train from West Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal takes 49 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
West Hempstead to Manhattan bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Arden Bl / Hempstead station.
West Hempstead to Manhattan train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from West Hempstead station.
The best way to get from West Hempstead to Manhattan is to train which takes 49 min and costs $7 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $19 and takes 2h 32m.
What companies run services between West Hempstead, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from West Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal every 2 hours. Tickets cost $7–16 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arden Bl / Hempstead to 1 St/27 Av via Hillside Av/178 St, 39 Av/Main St, and Roosevelt Av/Main St in around 2h 32m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from West Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–16
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Jamaica-179 St to Lexington Av/63 St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Arden Bl / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillside
- 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 Arden Bl / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillside
- 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
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Hillside Av/178 St to 39 Av/Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- 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
- $3–8
Bus from Roosevelt Av/Main St to 1 St/27 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- 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
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $190–230
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
West Hempstead to Manhattan bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at 179 St / Hillside station.
West Hempstead to Manhattan train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Hempstead to Manhattan is 21 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from West Hempstead to Manhattan.
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