What is the cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Lower Manhattan and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Allen St/Delancey St and arriving at Hilton Av / Fulton via Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal and Jamaica Bus Term. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Lower Manhattan and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Spring St and arriving at Hempstead via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead?

The distance between Lower Manhattan and Hempstead is 24 miles. The road distance is 21.3 miles.

How do I travel from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $9 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead?

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lower Manhattan to Hempstead bus from?

Lower Manhattan to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Lower Manhattan to Hempstead train from?

Lower Manhattan to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Train or bus from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead?

The best way to get from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $9 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $10 and takes 2h 41m.

Where does the Lower Manhattan to Hempstead bus arrive?

Lower Manhattan to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Jamaica Av/165 St station.

Where does the Lower Manhattan to Hempstead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Lower Manhattan to Hempstead is 21 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead.

Where can I stay near Hempstead?

There are 310+ hotels available in Hempstead.

Lower Manhattan to Hempstead - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lower Manhattan 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 Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
1h 40m
$10–18
Drive 21.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lower Manhattan to Hempsteadcar 21.2 mi
35 min
$4–6
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Broadway-Lafayette St to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F / ...
2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
1h 54m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lower Manhattan to Hempsteadtaxi 21.2 mi
35 min
$190–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal to Jamaica Av/165 Stbus Q54
2. Take the bus from Jamaica Bus Term to Hilton Av / Fultonbus n6 / ...
2h 41m
$6–10

Lower Manhattan to Hempstead by subway and train

138Weekly Services

1h 40mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 23.9 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Lower Manhattan, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Allen St/Delancey St to Hilton Av / Fulton via Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal, Jamaica Av/165 St, and Jamaica Bus Term in around 2h 41m.

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