The average bus between Washington Heights and Hempstead takes 2h 19m and the fastest bus takes 1h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Washington Heights 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 every 4 hours between Washington Heights and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 12:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington Heights is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Merrick Blvd/Archer Av and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 58m • 1 change

2h 2m • 1 change

2h 12m • 1 change

1h 59m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Washington Heights to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Washington Heights station and arriving at Hempstead station via Merrick Blvd/Archer Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Washington Heights to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from East Tremont Av/E 177 St station.
Washington Heights to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Hilton Av / Fulton station.
The distance between Washington Heights and Hempstead is 31.1 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a bus from East Tremont Av/E 177 St to Hilton Av / Fulton via Merrick Blvd/Archer Av and Jamaica Bus Term in around 2h 46m.