The average bus between Astoria and Hempstead takes 2h 32m and the fastest bus takes 1h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Astoria to Hempstead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Astoria and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Astoria is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 5:19 AM. All services require a transfer at 39 Av/Main St and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 22m • 2 changes


2h 10m • 2 changes


2h 11m • 2 changes


2h 11m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Astoria to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Astoria station and arriving at Hempstead station via 39 Av/Main St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Astoria to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Astoria Blvd/14 St station.
Astoria to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Hilton Av / Fulton station.
The distance between Astoria and Hempstead is 27.2 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a bus from Astoria Blvd/14 St to Hilton Av / Fulton via 39 Av/Main St, Main St/38 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h 21m.