There are 5 ways to get from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
1h 40m$10–18Drive 21.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lower Manhattan to Hempsteadcar 21.2 mi
35 min$4–6Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Broadway-Lafayette St to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
1h 54m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lower Manhattan to Hempsteadtaxi 21.2 mi
35 min$190–230Bus
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal to Jamaica Av/165 Stbus Q54
- Take the bus from Jamaica Bus Term to Hilton Av / Fultonbus n6 / ...
2h 41m$6–10
Lower Manhattan to Hempstead by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $3 - $6.
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.
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.
The distance between Lower Manhattan and Hempstead is 24 miles. The road distance is 21.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $9 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead, including transfers.
Lower Manhattan to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal station.
Lower Manhattan to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
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.
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.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–10
- Peak
- $9–15
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Broadway-Lafayette St to Jamaica-179 St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Jamaica Bus Term to Hilton Av / Fulton
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bus Terminal to Jamaica Av/165 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $190–230
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 866-983-4195
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Scotty's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 210-943-1234
- Website
- scottystaxicab.com
Lime Car Service & Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-461-9999
- Website
- limetaxicab.com
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lower Manhattan to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Jamaica Av/165 St station.
Lower Manhattan to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hempstead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lower Manhattan to Hempstead is 21 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead.
There are 310+ hotels available in Hempstead.