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

The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Brooklyn is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Brooklyn is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Hempstead and Brooklyn?

No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead to Brooklyn. However, there are services departing from Terrace Av / Fulton and arriving at Avenue H/Flatbush Av via Beach 20 St/Plainview Av and Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 116 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Hempstead and Brooklyn?

No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Brooklyn. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at East New York via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Hempstead to Brooklyn?

The distance between Hempstead and Brooklyn is 16 miles. The road distance is 20.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hempstead to Brooklyn without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs $5 - $12.

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

It takes approximately 49 min to get from Hempstead to Brooklyn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Brooklyn bus from?

Hempstead to Brooklyn bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Terrace Av / Fulton station.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Brooklyn train from?

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

Train or bus from Hempstead to Brooklyn?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Brooklyn is to train which takes 49 min and costs $5 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $17 and takes 2h 17m.

Where does the Hempstead to Brooklyn bus arrive?

Hempstead to Brooklyn bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Plainview Av / B 20 station.

Where does the Hempstead to Brooklyn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hempstead to Brooklyn?

Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Brooklyn is 20 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Hempstead to Brooklyn.

Where can I stay near Brooklyn?

There are 3464+ hotels available in Brooklyn.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Hempstead to Brooklyn 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 Hempstead to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch
2. Take the train from Jamaica to East New Yorktrain City Terminal Zone / ...
49 min
$6–12
Drive 20 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hempstead to Brooklyncar 20 mi
27 min
$4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Plainview Av / B 20bus n31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Beach 20 St/Plainview Av to Newport Av/Beach 116 Stbus Q22
3. Take the bus from Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 116 St to Avenue H/Flatbush Avbus Q35
2h 17m
$7–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to Brooklyntaxi 20 mi
27 min
$180–220
Train, line 5 subway
1. Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hempstead Branch
2. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Church Avsubway 5
1h 37m
$10–17
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
2. Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to Church Avsubway F / ...
2h 12m
$6

Hempstead to Brooklyn by train

191Weekly Trains

49 minAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hempstead to Brooklyn.

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Distance: 15.7 mi
Duration: 49 min

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

You can take a train from Hempstead to East New York via Jamaica in around 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Avenue H/Flatbush Av via Beach 20 St/Plainview Av, Newport Av/Beach 116 St, and Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 116 St in around 2h 17m.

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