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 Terminaltrain Hempstead Branch
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain New Haven
4h 18m$28–46Drive 84.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hempstead to Hamdencar 84.2 mi
1h 47m$16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0250
- Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus Bz 0210
5h 37m$21–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
5h 14m$24–609
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 New York and Church St @ Chapel St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Hamden. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at New Haven via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Hempstead and Hamden is 102 miles. The road distance is 84.7 miles.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Hamden without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $27 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Hempstead to Hamden, including transfers.
Hempstead to Hamden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hempstead Bus Station.
Hempstead to Hamden train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Hamden is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $27 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $45 and takes 5h 37m.
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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Whitney Ave @ Pinewood Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, New Haven, and Church St @ Chapel St in around 5h 37m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–22
- Peak
- $26–29
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $17–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Hempstead to Hamden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Hempstead to Hamden train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Hamden is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Hempstead to Hamden.
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