The average bus between Harlem and Hempstead takes 2h 36m and the fastest bus takes 1h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harlem 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 Harlem and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harlem is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 10:33 PM. All services require a transfer at 39 Av/Main St and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 25m • 2 changes


2h 13m • 2 changes


2h 14m • 2 changes


2h 14m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Harlem to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Harlem station and arriving at Hempstead station via 39 Av/Main St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Harlem to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 27 Av/2 St station.
Harlem to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Hilton Av / Fulton station.
The distance between Harlem and Hempstead is 29.7 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a bus from 27 Av/2 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 25m.