What is the cheapest way to get from Edison to West Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from Edison to West Hempstead is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edison to West Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from Edison to West Hempstead is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Edison and West Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Edison to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Maplewood St / Hempstead via 6 Av/W 37 St, 188 St/64 Av and 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Edison and West Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from Edison station to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Edison Station and arriving at West Hempstead via New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Edison to West Hempstead?

The distance between Edison and West Hempstead is 54 miles. The road distance is 48.8 miles.

How do I travel from Edison to West Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from Edison to West Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $8 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Edison to West Hempstead?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Edison to West Hempstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edison to West Hempstead bus from?

Edison to West Hempstead bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.

Where do I catch the Edison to West Hempstead train from?

Edison to West Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Edison Station.

Train or bus from Edison to West Hempstead?

The best way to get from Edison to West Hempstead is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $8 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Edison to West Hempstead bus arrive?

Edison to West Hempstead bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Edison to West Hempstead train arrive?

Edison to West Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Edison to West Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Edison to West Hempstead is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Edison to West Hempstead.

Where can I stay near West Hempstead?

There are 395+ hotels available in West Hempstead.

Edison to West Hempstead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Edison to West 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 Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the train from Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain West Hempstead Branch
2h 25m
$9–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 37 St to 188 St/64 Avbus Qm5 / ...
3. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus n6
3h 58m
$34–45
Drive 48.5 mi
1. Drive from Edison to West Hempsteadcar 48.5 mi
1h 11m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edison to West Hempsteadtaxi 48.5 mi
1h 11m
$420–550
Train, subway, bus
1. Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F / ...
3. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadbus n6
2h 52m
$9–21

Edison to West Hempstead by train

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2h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 53.2 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Edison, Middlesex County, NJ, USA and West Hempstead, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Edison Station to West Hempstead via New York Penn Station and Jamaica in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany St & Spring St to Maplewood St / Hempstead via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 6 Av/W 37 St, 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 3h 58m.

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