There are 5 ways to get from Hempstead to Elizabeth by train, bus, subway, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hempstead to New York Penn Stationtrain Hempstead Branch
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Elizabethtrain Nec / ...
1h 35m$10–27Drive 35.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hempstead to Elizabethcar 35.7 mi
56 min$7–10Bus, subway, train
- Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway F / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Elizabethtrain Nec
2h 30m$8–18Bus
- Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0250
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Broad St At Jersey Stbus 112
3h 5m$11–32Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hempstead to Elizabethtaxi 35.7 mi
56 min$310–380
Hempstead to Elizabeth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Elizabeth is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Elizabeth is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead station to Elizabeth. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Bus Station and arriving at Broad St At Jersey St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Elizabeth. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Elizabeth via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Hempstead and Elizabeth is 37 miles. The road distance is 35.9 miles.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Elizabeth without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $9 - $27.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Hempstead to Elizabeth, including transfers.
Hempstead to Elizabeth bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hempstead Bus Station.
Hempstead to Elizabeth train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Elizabeth is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $9 - $27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $35 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Elizabeth, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Hempstead to Elizabeth via New York Penn Station in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Broad St At Jersey St via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 5m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Hempstead to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Elizabeth
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
Train from New York Penn Station to Elizabeth
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Jamaica-179 St to 34 St-Herald Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Broad St At Jersey St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $310–380
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Hempstead to Elizabeth bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Hempstead to Elizabeth train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Elizabeth is 36 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Hempstead to Elizabeth.
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