There are 6 ways to get from Hempstead to Port Authority Bus Terminal by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, subway, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Mineola to New York Penn StationPort Jefferson Branch / ...
54 min$6–14Drive 22.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hempstead to Port Authority Bus Terminal22.5 mi
33 min$5–6Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0250
1h 45m$21–50Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hempstead to Port Authority Bus Terminal22.5 mi
33 min$200–250Train, subway
- Take the train from Hempstead to JamaicaHempstead Branch
- Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus TerminalE
1h 10m$8–12Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsiden6 / ...
- Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 42 St-Bryant ParkF / ...
1h 46m$6
Hempstead to Port Authority Bus Terminal by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Port Authority Bus Terminal is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Port Authority Bus Terminal is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $4 - $6.
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.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mineola and arriving at New York Penn Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
The distance between Hempstead and Port Authority Bus Terminal is 21 miles. The road distance is 22.6 miles.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Port Authority Bus Terminal without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs $6 - $14.
The train from Mineola to Penn Station takes 40 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Hempstead to Port Authority Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hempstead Bus Station.
Hempstead to Port Authority Bus Terminal train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Mineola station.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Port Authority Bus Terminal is to train which takes 54 min and costs $6 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $50 and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Port Authority Bus Terminal, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Mineola to New York Penn Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6–14 and the journey takes 40 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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- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Mineola to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–10
- Peak
- $8–14
Train from Hempstead to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $5–9
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Jamaica-179 St to 42 St-Bryant Park
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 59 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
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Hempstead to Port Authority Bus Terminal train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Port Authority Bus Terminal is 23 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Hempstead to Port Authority Bus Terminal.
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