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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain train Hempstead Branch
    54 min
    $7–15

  2. Drive  22.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to Hempsteadcar car 22.4 mi
    38 min
    $4–6

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Lexington Av/63 St to Jamaica-179 Stsubway subway F
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus bus n6 / ...
    1h 55m
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Hempsteadtaxi taxi 22.4 mi
    38 min
    $200–250

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to 188 St/64 Avbus bus Qm5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Hilton Av / Fultonbus bus n6 / ...
    2h 15m
    $6–10

Manhattan to Hempstead by train

Calendar141Weekly Trains
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.4 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to Hilton Av / Fulton via 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h 15m.

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