There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to HempsteadHempstead Branch
54 min$7–15Drive 21.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead21.9 mi
32 min$4–6Bus
- Take the bus from Madison Av/E 40 St to Hillside Av/180 StQm68
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Hilton Av / Fultonn6 / ...
2h 22m$6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead21.9 mi
32 min$200–240
Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 32 min.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Madison Av/E 40 St and arriving at Hilton Av / Fulton via 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Hempstead. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Hempstead is 21 miles. The road distance is 22.1 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs $7 - $15.
The train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead takes 54 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 40 St station.
Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead is to train which takes 54 min and costs $7 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $10 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Hilton Av / Fulton via Madison Av/E 40 St, Hillside Av/180 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h 22m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–10
- Peak
- $9–15
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Madison Av/E 40 St to Hillside Av/180 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to Hilton Av / Fulton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 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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More Questions & Answers
Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Hillside Av/180 St station.
Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hempstead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead is 22 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead.
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