The average bus between Hoboken and Hempstead takes 2h 44m and the fastest bus takes 2h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hoboken 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 Hoboken and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Hoboken is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at 188 St/64 Av and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 19m • 2 changes


2h 18m • 2 changes


2h 33m • 2 changes


2h 33m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Hoboken to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Hoboken station and arriving at Hempstead station via 188 St/64 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Hoboken to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 37 St station.
Hoboken to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Hilton Av / Fulton station.
The distance between Hoboken and Hempstead is 35 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a bus from 6 Av/W 37 St to Hilton Av / Fulton via 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h 25m.