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How to get fromHoboken to Hempsteadby train, subway, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Hoboken to Hempstead by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to MineolatrainPort Jefferson Branch / ...
    38 min
    $6–14
  2. Drive 25.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hoboken to Hempsteadcar25.2 mi
    39 min
    $5–7
  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 14 St to Jamaica-179 StsubwayF / ...
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbusn6 / ...
    1h 50m
    $6
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hoboken to Hempsteadtaxi25.2 mi
    39 min
    $220–270
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 37 St to 188 St/64 AvbusQm5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Hilton Av / Fultonbusn6 / ...
    2h 21m
    $6–10

Hoboken to Hempstead by train

Calendar451Weekly Trains
Duration38 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from New York Penn Station to Mineola every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6–14 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6 Av/W 37 St to Hilton Av / Fulton via 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h 21m.

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