There are 2 ways to get from George Washington Bridge to Hempstead by subway, train, or bus
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Line 1 subway, train
best- Take the subway from 168 St-Washington Hts to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Mineolatrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
1h 16m$10–17Subway, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from 175 St to Far Rockaway-Mott Avsubway A
- Take the bus from Mott Av / Central to Centre St / Franklinbus n31 / ...
2h 42m$6
George Washington Bridge to Hempstead by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from George Washington Bridge to Hempstead is to subway and bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from George Washington Bridge to Hempstead is to line 1 subway and train which takes 1h 16m and costs $9 - $17.
No, there is no direct train from George Washington Bridge to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from 168 St-Washington Hts and arriving at Mineola via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between George Washington Bridge and Hempstead is 28 miles.
The best way to get from George Washington Bridge to Hempstead without a car is to line 1 subway and train which takes 1h 16m and costs $9 - $17.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from George Washington Bridge to Hempstead, including transfers.
George Washington Bridge to Hempstead train services, operated by MTA, depart from 168 St-Washington Hts station.
George Washington Bridge to Hempstead train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.
There are 356+ hotels available in Hempstead.
What companies run services between George Washington Bridge, NJ, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from George Washington Bridge to Hempstead. However, you can take the line 1 subway to 34 St-Penn Station, walk to Penn Station, then take the train to Mineola. Alternatively, you can take a subway from 175 St to Centre St / Franklin via Far Rockaway-Mott Av and Mott Av / Central in around 2h 42m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 168 St-Washington Hts to 34 St-Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 175 St to Far Rockaway-Mott Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Mineola
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Mott Av / Central to Centre St / Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
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