What is the cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Manhattan is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Hempstead to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Manhattan is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $4 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Hempstead and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hempstead Bus Station station and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Hempstead and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hempstead and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from Hempstead to Manhattan?

The distance between Hempstead and Manhattan is 21 miles. The road distance is 22.8 miles.

How do I travel from Hempstead to Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs $7 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Hempstead to Manhattan?

The train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal takes 54 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Manhattan bus from?

Hempstead to Manhattan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hempstead Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Manhattan train from?

Hempstead to Manhattan train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.

Train or bus from Hempstead to Manhattan?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Manhattan is to train which takes 54 min and costs $7 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $50 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Hempstead to Manhattan bus arrive?

Hempstead to Manhattan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Hempstead to Manhattan train arrive?

Hempstead to Manhattan train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.

Can I drive from Hempstead to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Manhattan is 23 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Hempstead to Manhattan.

How do I get a bus ticket from Hempstead to Manhattan?

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Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 3698+ hotels available in Manhattan.

Hempstead to Manhattan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Hempstead to Manhattan by train, bus, subway, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central TerminalHempstead Branch
54 min
$7–15
Drive 22.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hempstead to Manhattan22.7 mi
37 min
$5–6
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsiden6 / ...
2. Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to Lexington Av/63 StF
1h 34m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to Manhattan22.7 mi
37 min
$200–250
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0250
1h 45m
$21–50

Hempstead to Manhattan by train

135Weekly Trains

54 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 21.4 mi
Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and 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 54 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $21–50 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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