There are 5 ways to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to West Hempstead by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK AirportE
- Take the train from Jamaica to West HempsteadWest Hempstead Branch
1h 36m$8–13Drive 20.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Port Authority Bus Terminal to West Hempstead20.8 mi
31 min$4–6Subway, bus
- Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Jamaica-179 StF / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadn6
1h 49m$6Bus
- Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to 188 St/64 AvQm5 / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadn6
2h 23m$6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Port Authority Bus Terminal to West Hempstead20.8 mi
31 min$190–230
Port Authority Bus Terminal to West Hempstead by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to West Hempstead is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to West Hempstead is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from 6 Av/W 42 St and arriving at Maplewood St / Hempstead via 188 St/64 Av and 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Authority Bus Terminal to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at West Hempstead via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Port Authority Bus Terminal and West Hempstead is 24 miles. The road distance is 20.9 miles.
The best way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to West Hempstead without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 36m and costs $7 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to West Hempstead, including transfers.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to West Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 42 St station.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to West Hempstead train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to West Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 188 St/64 Av station.
What companies run services between Port Authority Bus Terminal, NY, USA and West Hempstead, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Maplewood St / Hempstead via 6 Av/W 42 St, 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h 23m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Jamaica-179 St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to West Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–7
- Peak
- $5–10
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 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 6 Av/W 42 St to 188 St/64 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
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More Questions & Answers
Port Authority Bus Terminal to West Hempstead train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Authority Bus Terminal to West Hempstead is 21 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Port Authority Bus Terminal to West Hempstead.
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