There are 6 ways to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead by train, subway, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to MineolaPort Jefferson Branch / ...
52 min$6–14Drive 22.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead22.5 mi
33 min$5–6Subway, bus
- Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Jamaica-179 StF / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastn6 / ...
2hTaxi
- Take the taxi from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead22.5 mi
33 min$200–250Subway, train
- Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK AirportE
- Take the train from Jamaica to HempsteadHempstead Branch
1h 30mBus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead Bus StationGreyhound US0250
2h 15m$7–12
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $4 - $6.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Hempstead Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New York Penn Station station and arriving at Mineola. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
The distance between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Hempstead is 21 miles. The road distance is 22.6 miles.
The best way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs $6 - $14.
The train from Penn Station to Mineola takes 38 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead is to train which takes 52 min and costs $6 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $12 and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between Port Authority Bus Terminal, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from New York Penn Station to Mineola every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6–14 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $7–12 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
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- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Mineola
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–10
- Peak
- $8–14
Train from Jamaica to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $5–9
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- 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
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Hempstead Bus Station.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Mineola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead is 23 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead.
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