What is the cheapest way to get from Suffern to West Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from Suffern to West Hempstead is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Suffern to West Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from Suffern to West Hempstead is to drive which takes 1h and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Suffern and West Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Suffern to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Orange Ave - Suffern and arriving at Maplewood St / Hempstead via 6 Av/W 37 St, 188 St/64 Av and 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Suffern and West Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from Suffern to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Suffern and arriving at West Hempstead via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level, New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Suffern to West Hempstead?

The distance between Suffern and West Hempstead is 55 miles. The road distance is 44.8 miles.

How do I travel from Suffern to West Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from Suffern to West Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $10 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Suffern to West Hempstead?

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Suffern to West Hempstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Suffern to West Hempstead bus from?

Suffern to West Hempstead bus services, operated by Shortline Bus, depart from Orange Ave - Suffern station.

Where do I catch the Suffern to West Hempstead train from?

Suffern to West Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Suffern station.

Train or bus from Suffern to West Hempstead?

The best way to get from Suffern to West Hempstead is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $10 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Suffern to West Hempstead bus arrive?

Suffern to West Hempstead bus services, operated by Shortline Bus, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Suffern to West Hempstead train arrive?

Suffern to West Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level station.

Can I drive from Suffern to West Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Suffern to West Hempstead is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Suffern to West Hempstead.

Where can I stay near West Hempstead?

There are 371+ hotels available in West Hempstead.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Suffern to West Hempstead by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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 Suffern to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower LevelMnbn / ...
2. Take the train from Jamaica to West HempsteadWest Hempstead Branch
2h 49m
$11–42
Drive 44.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Suffern to West Hempstead44.5 mi
1h
$9–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Orange Ave - Suffern to Port Authority Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 37 St to 188 St/64 AvQm5 / ...
3. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadn6
3h 58m
$20–34
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Suffern to West Hempstead44.5 mi
1h
$390–470
Train, subway, bus
1. Take the train from Suffern to Hoboken
2. Take the subway from 14 St to Jamaica-179 StF / ...
3. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Maplewood St / Hempsteadn6
3h 14m
$12–25

Suffern to West Hempstead by train

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2h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 55 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Suffern, NY, USA and West Hempstead, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Suffern to West Hempstead via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level, New York Penn Station, and Jamaica in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orange Ave - Suffern to Maplewood St / Hempstead via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 6 Av/W 37 St, 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 3h 58m.

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