What is the cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to Hempstead is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Hempstead is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Brooklyn and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Brooklyn to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Avenue H/Nostrand Av and arriving at Centre St / Franklin via Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 115 St and Mott Av / Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Brooklyn and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from Brooklyn to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from East New York and arriving at Hempstead via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Brooklyn to Hempstead?

The distance between Brooklyn and Hempstead is 16 miles. The road distance is 20.4 miles.

How do I travel from Brooklyn to Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from Brooklyn to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $5 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Brooklyn to Hempstead?

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Brooklyn to Hempstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brooklyn to Hempstead bus from?

Brooklyn to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Avenue H/Nostrand Av station.

Where do I catch the Brooklyn to Hempstead train from?

Brooklyn to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from East New York station.

Train or bus from Brooklyn to Hempstead?

The best way to get from Brooklyn to Hempstead is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $5 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $10 and takes 2h 19m.

Where does the Brooklyn to Hempstead bus arrive?

Brooklyn to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 115 St station.

Where does the Brooklyn to Hempstead train arrive?

Brooklyn to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.

Can I drive from Brooklyn to Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Brooklyn to Hempstead is 20 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Brooklyn to Hempstead.

Where can I stay near Hempstead?

There are 354+ hotels available in Hempstead.

Brooklyn to Hempstead - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Brooklyn to Hempstead by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from East New York to JamaicaCity Terminal Zone / ...
2. Take the train from Jamaica to HempsteadHempstead Branch
1h 6m
$5–12
Drive 20.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Hempstead20.3 mi
28 min
$4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Avenue H/Nostrand Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 115 StQ35
2. Take the bus from Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 115 St to Beach 21 St/Mott AvQ22
3. Take the bus from Mott Av / Central to Centre St / Franklinn31 / ...
2h 19m
$6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Hempstead20.3 mi
28 min
$180–220
Line 5 subway, train
1. Take the subway from Church Av to Grand Central-42 St5
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to HempsteadHempstead Branch
2h 3m
$10–18
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Church Av to Jamaica-179 StF / ...
2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastn6 / ...
2h 21m
$6

Brooklyn to Hempstead by train

187Weekly Trains

1h 6mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 15.7 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

You can take a train from East New York to Hempstead via Jamaica in around 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avenue H/Nostrand Av to Centre St / Franklin via Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 115 St, Beach 21 St/Mott Av, and Mott Av / Central in around 2h 19m.

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