What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Hempstead is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Hempstead is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Hempstead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ronkonkoma and arriving at Mineola. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

How far is it from Long Island to Hempstead?

The distance between Long Island and Hempstead is 30 miles. The road distance is 20.4 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs $8 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Hempstead?

The train from Ronkonkoma to Mineola takes 45 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Hempstead train from?

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

Where does the Long Island to Hempstead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Long Island to Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Hempstead is 20 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Long Island to Hempstead.

Where can I stay near Hempstead?

There are 145+ hotels available in Hempstead.

Long Island to Hempstead - 4 ways to travel via train, car, taxi, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to Hempstead by train, car, taxi, or bus

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 Ronkonkoma to Mineolatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
45 min
$8–20
Drive 20.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Hempsteadcar 20.3 mi
28 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Hempsteadtaxi 20.3 mi
28 min
$180–220
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Hicksvilletrain Ronkonkoma Branch
2. Take the bus from Hicksville LIRR Station to Front St + Clinton Stbus n48 / ...
1h 33m
$10–19

Long Island to Hempstead by train

200Weekly Trains

45 minAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 30 mi
Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Ronkonkoma to Mineola hourly. Tickets cost $8–20 and the journey takes 45 min.

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