There are 5 ways to get from Smithtown to Hempstead by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Smithtown to Huntingtontrain Port Jefferson Branch
- Take the train from Huntington to Mineolatrain Port Jefferson Branch
1h 9m$8–19Drive 26.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Smithtown to Hempsteadcar 26.9 mi
40 min$5–8Line 5 bus, line 4 bus, bus
- Take the bus from W Main St/Redwood Ln to Brentwood LIRRbus 5
- Take the bus from Brentwood LIRR to Amityville LIRRbus 4
- Take the bus from Amityville Sta to Grove St / Greenwichbus n54 / ...
3h 11m$8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Smithtown to Hempsteadtaxi 26.9 mi
40 min$240–290Train, bus
- Take the train from Smithtown to Huntingtontrain
- Take the train from Huntington to Hicksvilletrain
- Take the bus from Hicksville LIRR Station to Front St + Clinton Stbus n48 / ...
1h 54m$10–19
Smithtown to Hempstead by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Smithtown to Hempstead is to drive which costs $4 - $8 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Smithtown to Hempstead is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $4 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Smithtown to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from W Main St/Redwood Ln and arriving at Grove St / Greenwich via Brentwood LIRR and Amityville Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Smithtown to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Smithtown and arriving at Mineola via Huntington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
The distance between Smithtown and Hempstead is 29 miles. The road distance is 27.1 miles.
The best way to get from Smithtown to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $8 - $19.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Smithtown to Hempstead, including transfers.
Smithtown to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from W Main St/Redwood Ln station.
Smithtown to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Smithtown station.
The best way to get from Smithtown to Hempstead is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $8 - $19. Alternatively, you can line 5 bus and line 4 bus and bus, which costs $9 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Smithtown, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Smithtown to Mineola via Huntington in around 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Main St/Redwood Ln to Grove St / Greenwich via Brentwood LIRR, Amityville LIRR, and Amityville Sta in around 3h 11m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Smithtown to Huntington
- Ave. Duration
- 25 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
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–10
Train from Huntington to Mineola
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $3–5
- Peak
- $5–9
Train from Huntington to Hicksville
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $2–3
- Peak
- $3–6
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- buses@suffolkcountyny.gov
- Website
- sctbus.org
Bus from W Main St/Redwood Ln to Brentwood LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Brentwood LIRR to Amityville LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Amityville Sta to Grove St / Greenwich
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Hicksville LIRR Station to Front St + Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $240–290
Tejedor Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-830-7012
- Website
- tejedortaxi.com
Ted's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-324-2003
LI Yellow Cab Corp
- Phone
- +1 516-931-1111
Lindy's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-234-1300
- Website
- lindystaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Smithtown to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Brentwood LIRR station.
Smithtown to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Huntington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smithtown to Hempstead is 27 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Smithtown to Hempstead.
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