There are 4 ways to get from Hempstead to Hamden by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central TerminalHempstead Branch
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New HavenNew Haven
4h 28m$25–44Drive 84.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hempstead to Hamden84.3 mi
1h 47m$16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0250
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union StationNew York
5h 46m$32–91Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsiden6 / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New HavenNortheast Regional
5h 4m$17–609
Hempstead to Hamden by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Hamden is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Hamden is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead station to Hamden. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Bus Station and arriving at Whitney Ave @ Pinewood Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Church St @ Chapel St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Hempstead and Hamden is 102 miles. The road distance is 84.8 miles.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Hamden without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Hempstead to Hamden, including transfers.
Hempstead to Hamden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hempstead Bus Station.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Hamden is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $25 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $95 and takes 5h 46m.
Hempstead to Hamden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Hamden is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Hempstead to Hamden.
What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Hamden, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Hempstead to Whitney Ave @ Pinewood Rd via Grand Central Terminal, New Haven, and Church St @ Chapel St in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Whitney Ave @ Pinewood Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New Haven Union Station, and Church St @ Chapel St in around 5h 46m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $17–20
- Peak
- $23–27
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $17–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $10–40
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- 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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