There are 4 ways to get from Hempstead to Harlem by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central TerminalHempstead Branch
1h 14m$13–25Drive 22.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hempstead to Harlem22.4 mi
32 min$5–6Bus
- Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsiden6 / ...
- Take the bus from Hillside Av/178 St to 39 Av/Main StQ17
- Take the bus from Roosevelt Av/Main St to 1 St/27 AvQ19
2h 32m$7–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hempstead to Harlem22.4 mi
32 min$200–250
Hempstead to Harlem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Harlem is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 32 min.
The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Harlem is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead to Harlem. However, there are services departing from Terrace Av / Fulton and arriving at 1 St/27 Av via Hillside Av/178 St and Roosevelt Av/Main St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Harlem. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at 125th Street - Harlem via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Hempstead and Harlem is 26 miles. The road distance is 22.5 miles.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Harlem without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs $13 - $26.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Hempstead to Harlem, including transfers.
Hempstead to Harlem bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Terrace Av / Fulton station.
Hempstead to Harlem train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Harlem is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs $13 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $17 and takes 2h 32m.
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.
- 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
- +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
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Hillside Av/178 St to 39 Av/Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
Bus from Roosevelt Av/Main St to 1 St/27 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $200–250
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Hempstead to Harlem bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at 179 St / Hillside station.
Hempstead to Harlem train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Harlem is 23 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Hempstead to Harlem.
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