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How to get fromHempstead to Lower Manhattanby train, bus, subway, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Hempstead to Lower Manhattan by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Hempstead Branch
    1h 5m
    $11–17

  2. Drive 21.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hempstead to Lower Manhattancar car 21.2 mi
    35 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n6 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to Broadway-Lafayette Stsubway subway F / ...
    1h 47m
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to Lower Manhattantaxi taxi 21.2 mi
    35 min
    $190–230

Hempstead to Lower Manhattan by train and subway

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Lower Manhattan, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 53 min.

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