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How to get fromHempstead to Harlemby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Hempstead to Harlem by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central TerminaltrainHempstead Branch
    1h 14m
    $13–25
  2. Drive 22.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hempstead to Harlemcar22.4 mi
    32 min
    $5–6
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebusn6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hillside Av/178 St to 39 Av/Main StbusQ17
    3. Take the bus from Roosevelt Av/Main St to 1 St/27 AvbusQ19
    2h 32m
    $7–17
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to Harlemtaxi22.4 mi
    32 min
    $200–250

Hempstead to Harlem by train

Calendar270Weekly Trains
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Harlem, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 1 St/27 Av via Hillside Av/178 St, 39 Av/Main St, and Roosevelt Av/Main St in around 2h 32m.

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