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

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

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  1. Line 18 ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 18
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Mineolatrain train Port Jefferson Branch / ...
    1h 21m

  2. Drive  25.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hoboken to Hempsteadcar car 25.2 mi
    39 min
    $5–7

  3. Line 18 ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 18
    2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 33 St to Hillside Av/180 Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Hilton Av / Fultonbus bus n6 / ...
    3h 26m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hoboken to Hempsteadtaxi taxi 25.2 mi
    39 min
    $220–270

  5. Line 18 ferry, train via Hempstead

    1. Take the ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 18
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain train Hempstead Branch
    1h 41m

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  • Distance: 23 mi
  • Duration: 1h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Hoboken to Hempstead. However, you can take the line 18 ferry to Midtown / W. 39th St., walk to New York Penn Station, then take the train to Mineola. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Hilton Av / Fulton via Midtown / W. 39th St., Madison Av/E 33 St, Hillside Av/180 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 3h 26m.

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