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 Van Sinderen Av/Fulton St via Jamaica Av/170 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

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 1h 20m.

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 1h 20m and costs $6 - $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 20m 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 1h 20m and costs $6 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $10 and takes 2h 8m.

Where does the Hempstead to Brooklyn bus arrive?

Hempstead to Brooklyn bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Jamaica Bus Term 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 2824+ hotels available in Brooklyn.

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Rome2Rio compared 5 ways to get from Hempstead to Brooklyn. The best route is Train, a distance of 28.588 km.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch
1h 20m
$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 Jamaica Bus Termbus n6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Jamaica Av/170 St to Van Sinderen Av/Fulton Stbus Q56
2h 8m
$5–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to Brooklyntaxi 20 mi
27 min
$180–220
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 170 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
2. Take the subway from 169 St to Church Avsubway F / ...
2h 14m
$6

Hempstead to Brooklyn by train

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 15.7 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Hempstead to Jamaica hourly. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Van Sinderen Av/Fulton St via Jamaica Bus Term and Jamaica Av/170 St in around 2h 8m.

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