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How to get fromLong Island to Hempsteadby train, car, taxi or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Mineolatrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    45 min
    $8–20
  2. Drive 20.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Hempsteadcar car 20.3 mi
    28 min
    $4–6
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Hempsteadtaxi taxi 20.3 mi
    28 min
    $180–220
  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Hicksvilletrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    2. Take the bus from Hicksville LIRR Station to Front St + Clinton Stbus bus n48 / ...
    1h 33m
    $10–19

Long Island to Hempstead by train

Calendar200Weekly Trains
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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