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

The cheapest way to get from Hoboken to Hempstead is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 39 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hoboken to Hempstead is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Hoboken and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Hoboken to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from 6 Av/W 37 St and arriving at Hilton Av / Fulton via 188 St/64 Av and 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Hoboken and Hempstead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from New York Penn Station station and arriving at Mineola. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

How far is it from Hoboken to Hempstead?

The distance between Hoboken and Hempstead is 21 miles. The road distance is 25.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hoboken to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs $6 - $14.

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

The train from Penn Station to Mineola takes 44 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Hoboken to Hempstead bus from?

Hoboken to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 37 St station.

Where do I catch the Hoboken to Hempstead train from?

Hoboken to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.

Train or bus from Hoboken to Hempstead?

The best way to get from Hoboken to Hempstead is to train which takes 44 min and costs $6 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $10 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Hoboken to Hempstead bus arrive?

Hoboken to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 188 St/64 Av station.

Where does the Hoboken to Hempstead train arrive?

Hoboken to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Mineola station.

Can I drive from Hoboken to Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Hoboken to Hempstead is 25 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Hoboken to Hempstead.

Where can I stay near Hempstead?

There are 364+ hotels available in Hempstead.

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

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

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 New York Penn Station to Mineolatrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
44 min
$6–14
Drive 25.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hoboken to Hempsteadcar 25.2 mi
39 min
$5–7
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 14 St to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F / ...
2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
1h 55m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hoboken to Hempsteadtaxi 25.2 mi
39 min
$220–270
Bus
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 37 St to 188 St/64 Avbus Qm5 / ...
2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Hilton Av / Fultonbus n6 / ...
2h 25m
$6–10

Hoboken to Hempstead by train

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44 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 20.5 mi
Duration: 44 min

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 44 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 25m.

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