The average bus between Lower Manhattan and Hempstead takes 3h 6m and the fastest bus takes 2h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lower Manhattan 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 Lower Manhattan and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lower Manhattan is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 5:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 44m • 2 changes


2h 44m • 2 changes


3h 3m • 2 changes


2h 48m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Lower Manhattan station and arriving at Hempstead station via 170 St/Jamaica Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Lower Manhattan to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal station.
Lower Manhattan to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Hilton Av / Fulton station.
The distance between Lower Manhattan and Hempstead is 32 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a bus from Allen St/Delancey St to Hilton Av / Fulton via Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal, 170 St/Jamaica Av, and Jamaica Bus Term in around 2h 49m.