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How to get fromWest Hempstead to Manhattanby train, bus, subway, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from West Hempstead to Jamaicatrain train West Hempstead Branch
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Far Rockaway Branch / ...
    53 min
    $8–15

  2. Drive  20.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Hempstead to Manhattancar car 20.9 mi
    34 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Arden Bl / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n6
    2. Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway subway F
    1h 34m
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from West Hempstead to Manhattantaxi taxi 20.9 mi
    34 min
    $190–230

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arden Bl / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n6
    2. Take the bus from Hillside Av/178 St to 39 Av/Main Stbus bus Q17
    3. Take the bus from Roosevelt Av/Main St to 1 St/27 Avbus bus Q19
    2h 32m
    $9–19

West Hempstead to Manhattan by train

Calendar90Weekly Trains
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.6 mi
  • Duration: 53 min

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

You can take a train from West Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal via Jamaica in around 53 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.

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