What is the cheapest way to get from West Islip to West Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from West Islip to West Hempstead is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from West Islip to West Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from West Islip to West Hempstead is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between West Islip and West Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from West Islip to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Montauk Hwy/Eaton Ln and arriving at Arden Bl / Hempstead via Amityville Sta and Hemp Trans Ctr / Columbia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between West Islip and West Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from West Islip to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Babylon and arriving at West Hempstead via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from West Islip to West Hempstead?

The distance between West Islip and West Hempstead is 21 miles. The road distance is 19.9 miles.

How do I travel from West Islip to West Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from West Islip to West Hempstead without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 9m and costs $9 - $16.

How long does it take to get from West Islip to West Hempstead?

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from West Islip to West Hempstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Islip to West Hempstead bus from?

West Islip to West Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Montauk Hwy/Eaton Ln station.

Where do I catch the West Islip to West Hempstead train from?

West Islip to West Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Babylon station.

Train or bus from West Islip to West Hempstead?

The best way to get from West Islip to West Hempstead is to line 2 bus and bus which takes 2h 5m and costs $9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $25 and takes 1h 42m.

Where does the West Islip to West Hempstead bus arrive?

West Islip to West Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Amityville LIRR station.

Where does the West Islip to West Hempstead train arrive?

West Islip to West Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.

Can I drive from West Islip to West Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between West Islip to West Hempstead is 20 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from West Islip to West Hempstead.

Where can I stay near West Hempstead?

There are 393+ hotels available in West Hempstead.

West Islip to West Hempstead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 2 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Babylon to Rockville Centretrain Babylon Branch
2. Take the bus from Rockville Centre Sta to Cedar St / Woodfieldbus n15
1h 9m
$10–15
Drive 19.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from West Islip to West Hempsteadcar 19.8 mi
26 min
$4–6
Line 2 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Montauk Hwy/Eaton Ln to Amityville LIRRbus 2
2. Take the bus from Amityville Sta to (arr.) Hemp TC / Westbus n55 / ...
2h 5m
$8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Islip to West Hempsteadtaxi 19.8 mi
26 min
$180–220
Train
1. Take the train from Babylon to Jamaicatrain Babylon Branch / ...
2. Take the train from Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain West Hempstead Branch
1h 42m
$11–24

West Islip to West Hempstead by train and bus

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1h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 20.7 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Montauk Hwy/Eaton Ln to Arden Bl / Hempstead via Amityville LIRR, Amityville Sta, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, and Hemp Trans Ctr / Columbia in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Babylon to West Hempstead via Jamaica in around 1h 42m.

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