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How to get fromWest Hempstead to New York Penn Stationby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from West Hempstead to New York Penn Station by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from West Hempstead to New York Penn Stationtrain train West Hempstead Branch
    47 min
    $7–16

  2. Drive 20.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Hempstead to New York Penn Stationcar car 20.5 mi
    30 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Arden Bl / Hempstead to 170 St / Hillsidebus bus n6
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    1h 31m
    $11–21

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from West Hempstead to New York Penn Stationtaxi taxi 20.5 mi
    30 min
    $180–230

  5. Train via Jamaica

    1. Take the train from West Hempstead to Jamaicatrain train West Hempstead Branch
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    50 min
    $8–15

  6. 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 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway F / ...
    1h 40m
    $6

West Hempstead to New York Penn Station by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23 mi
  • Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between West Hempstead, NY, USA and New York Penn Station, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from West Hempstead to New York Penn Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $7–16 and the journey takes 47 min.

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