The average bus between Centereach and Hempstead takes 3h 35m and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Centereach 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 twice daily between Centereach and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Centereach is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Brentwood LIRR and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Centereach to Hempstead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Centereach to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Centereach station and arriving at Hempstead station via Brentwood LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Centereach to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Middle Country Rd/Hammond Ln station.
Centereach to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Grove St / Greenwich station.
The distance between Centereach and Hempstead is 46.9 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a bus from Middle Country Rd/Hammond Ln to Grove St / Greenwich via Brentwood LIRR, Amityville LIRR, and Amityville Sta in around 3h 11m.