There are 5 ways to get from Hempstead to Summit by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Hempstead to New York Penn StationHempstead Branch
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to SummitMne / ...
2h 2m$9–29Drive 42.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hempstead to Summit42.9 mi
1h 5m$8–12Bus
- Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0250
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Morris Ave114
3h 38m$30–79Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hempstead to Summit42.9 mi
1h 5m$380–450Bus, subway, train
- Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsiden6 / ...
- Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 34 St-Herald SqF / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to SummitMne
2h 50m$8–20
Hempstead to Summit by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Summit is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Summit is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $7 - $12.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Summit. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Summit via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Hempstead and Summit is 45 miles. The road distance is 43.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Summit without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $9 - $29.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Hempstead to Summit, including transfers.
Hempstead to Summit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hempstead Bus Station.
Hempstead to Summit train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Summit is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $9 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Summit, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Hempstead to Summit via New York Penn Station in around 2h 2m. 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.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Hempstead to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Summit
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–14
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Jamaica-179 St to 34 St-Herald Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 36 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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Morris Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $8–27
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $380–450
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Hempstead to Summit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Hempstead to Summit train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Summit is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Hempstead to Summit.
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