What is the cheapest way to get from Ridgewood to Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from Ridgewood to Hempstead is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ridgewood to Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from Ridgewood to Hempstead is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $140 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Ridgewood and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Ridgewood to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Metropolitan Av/Fresh Pond Rd and arriving at Hilton Av / Fulton via Jamaica Bus Term. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Ridgewood and Hempstead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from East New York and arriving at Hempstead. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Ridgewood to Hempstead?

The distance between Ridgewood and Hempstead is 16 miles. The road distance is 15.7 miles.

How do I travel from Ridgewood to Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from Ridgewood to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs $5 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Ridgewood to Hempstead?

The train from East New York to Hempstead takes 41 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Ridgewood to Hempstead bus from?

Ridgewood to Hempstead bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Metropolitan Av/Fresh Pond Rd station.

Where do I catch the Ridgewood to Hempstead train from?

Ridgewood to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from East New York station.

Train or bus from Ridgewood to Hempstead?

The best way to get from Ridgewood to Hempstead is to train which takes 41 min and costs $5 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $10 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Ridgewood to Hempstead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ridgewood to Hempstead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ridgewood to Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Ridgewood to Hempstead is 16 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Ridgewood to Hempstead.

Where can I stay near Hempstead?

There are 347+ hotels available in Hempstead.

Ridgewood to Hempstead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ridgewood to Hempstead by train, bus, taxi, or car

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 East New York to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
41 min
$5–12
Drive 15.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ridgewood to Hempsteadcar 15.6 mi
25 min
$3–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Metropolitan Av/Fresh Pond Rd to Jamaica Av/165 Stbus Q54
2. Take the bus from Jamaica Bus Term to Hilton Av / Fultonbus n6 / ...
2h 3m
$6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ridgewood to Hempsteadtaxi 15.6 mi
25 min
$140–180
Train via Jamaica
1. Take the train from East New York to Jamaicatrain City Terminal Zone / ...
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
1h 14m
$5–12

Ridgewood to Hempstead by train

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Distance: 15.7 mi
Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Ridgewood, Queens County, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from East New York to Hempstead twice daily. Tickets cost $5–12 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metropolitan Av/Fresh Pond Rd to Hilton Av / Fulton via Jamaica Av/165 St and Jamaica Bus Term in around 2h 3m.

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