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

The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Summit is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Summit is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Hempstead and Summit?

No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead station to Summit. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Bus Station and arriving at Morris Ave At Springfield Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Morris Ave At Mountain Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Hempstead and Summit?

No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Summit. However, there are services departing from Mineola and arriving at Summit via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Hempstead to Summit?

The distance between Hempstead and Summit is 43 miles. The road distance is 43.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hempstead to Summit without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs $8 - $28.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Hempstead to Summit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Summit bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Summit train from?

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

Train or bus from Hempstead to Summit?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Summit is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs $8 - $28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Hempstead to Summit bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hempstead to Summit train arrive?

Hempstead to Summit train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Hempstead to Summit?

Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Summit is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Hempstead to Summit.

Where can I stay near Summit?

There are 673+ hotels available in Summit.

Hempstead to Summit - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and subway

There are 6 ways to get from Hempstead to Summit by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Mineola to New York Penn Stationtrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Summittrain Mne / ...
1h 54m
$9–28
Drive 42.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hempstead to Summitcar 42.9 mi
1h 6m
$8–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0250
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Morris Avebus 114
3h 38m
$30–79
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to Summittaxi 42.9 mi
1h 6m
$380–450
Train via Jamaica
1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Summittrain Mne / ...
2h 9m
$9–29
Bus, subway, train
1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
2. Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway F / ...
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Summittrain Mne
2h 54m
$8–20

Hempstead to Summit by train

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1h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 43.2 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Summit, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Mineola to Summit via New York Penn Station in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Morris Ave At Springfield Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Mountain Ave At Morris Ave, and Morris Ave At Mountain Ave in around 3h 38m.

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