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

The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Hempstead is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 58 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Hempstead is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct train between Elizabeth and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth and arriving at Mineola via Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Elizabeth to Hempstead?

The distance between Elizabeth and Hempstead is 36 miles. The road distance is 36.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elizabeth to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $9 - $26.

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

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Elizabeth to Hempstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elizabeth to Hempstead train from?

Elizabeth to Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Elizabeth station.

Where does the Elizabeth to Hempstead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elizabeth to Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Hempstead is 36 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Elizabeth to Hempstead.

Where can I stay near Hempstead?

There are 289+ hotels available in Hempstead.

Elizabeth to Hempstead - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Elizabeth to Hempstead by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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 Elizabeth to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec / ...
2. Take the train from Penn Station to Mineolatrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
1h 21m
$10–26
Drive 36.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elizabeth to Hempsteadcar 36.1 mi
58 min
$7–10
Train, subway, bus
1. Take the train from Elizabeth 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 (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
2h 33m
$9–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elizabeth to Hempsteadtaxi 36.1 mi
58 min
$320–380
Train via Jamaica
1. Take the train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the train from Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
3. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain
1h 55m
$10–28

Elizabeth to Hempstead by train

367Weekly Trains

1h 21mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Elizabeth to Hempstead.

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Distance: 35.8 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Elizabeth to Mineola via Penn Station and Penn Station in around 1h 21m.

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