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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from West Hempstead to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    1h 15m
    $10–26

  2. Drive  29.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Hempstead to Newarkcar car 29.1 mi
    48 min
    $6–8

  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 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway F / ...
    2h 5m
    $8–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from West Hempstead to Newarktaxi taxi 29.1 mi
    48 min
    $260–310

  5. Bus, subway via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station

    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 / ...
    2h 12m
    $8–556

West Hempstead to Newark by train

Calendar128Weekly Trains
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

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

You can take a train from West Hempstead to Newark Penn Station via Jamaica and New York Penn Station in around 1h 15m.

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