The average bus between Hempstead and Harlem takes 2h 22m and the fastest bus takes 2h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hempstead to Harlem. 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 Hempstead and Harlem. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Harlem at 9:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Hillside Av/178 St and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 9m • 2 changes


2h 19m • 2 changes


2h 1m • 2 changes


2h 1m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead to Harlem. However, there are services departing from Hempstead station and arriving at Harlem station via 179 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Hempstead to Harlem bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Terrace Av / Fulton station.
Hempstead to Harlem bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at 1 St/27 Av station.
The distance between Hempstead and Harlem is 29.7 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 1 St/27 Av via Hillside Av/178 St, 39 Av/Main St, and Roosevelt Av/Main St in around 2h 35m.