How to get from Brooklyn to Hempstead by subway and train?

By subway and train

To get from Brooklyn to Hempstead in Hempstead, Ny, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the 4 subway from New Lots Av station to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CITY TERMINAL ZONE train and finally take the HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from Jamaica station to Hempstead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $19.90.

113min$19.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 4
Train - CITY TERMINAL ZONE
Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Leaves from New Lots Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    New Lots Av
    0.9 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Woodlawn
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Atlantic Terminal
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CITY TERMINAL ZONECITY TERMINAL ZONE
    Wait for train
    CITY TERMINAL ZONE
    Jamaica
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    21 min
  • 7
    Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCHHEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Hempstead
  • 8
    Ride to train station Hempstead
    Ride to train station
    Hempstead
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Brooklyn to Hempstead in Hempstead, Ny, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the B15 bus from Linden Blvd Service Rd/Fountain Av station to Lefferts Bl/Airtrain Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q3 bus and finally take the HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from Hollis station to Hempstead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $11.65.

113min$11.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - B15B15
Bus - Q3Q3
Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Leaves from Linden Blvd Service Rd/Fountain Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Linden Blvd Service Rd/Fountain Av
    0.89 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - B15B15
    Wait for bus
    B15
    JFK Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lefferts Bl/Airtrain Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - Q3Q3
    Wait for bus
    Q3
    Jamaica 179 St Station 165 St Terminal
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Farmers Blvd/Hollis Av
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hollis
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCHHEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Hempstead
  • 8
    Ride to train station Hempstead
    Ride to train station
    Hempstead
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brooklyn to Hempstead

The distance between Brooklyn, Hempstead, Ny and Hempstead, Hempstead, Ny is approximately 26.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brooklyn to Hempstead by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Hempstead, Ny – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Brooklyn

Brooklyn is located at Brooklyn, Hempstead, Ny and the nearest public transit station is Flatlands Av/Elton St.

Subway stations close to Brooklyn:

  • Van Siclen Av
  • Euclid Av
  • Shepherd Av

Bus stations close to Brooklyn:

  • Flatlands Av/Elton St
  • Flatlands Av/Essex St
  • Flatlands Av/Jerome St

Public transit stations close to Hempstead, Hempstead, Ny

Hempstead is located at Hempstead, Hempstead, Ny and the nearest public transit station is (Arr.) Hemp Tc / Morrell.

Train stations close to Hempstead:

  • Hempstead
  • Country Life Press
  • Garden City

Bus stations close to Hempstead:

  • (Arr.) Hemp Tc / Morrell
  • Hemp Trans Ctr / Columbia
  • Hemp Trans Ctr / Main

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Brooklyn to Hempstead in Hempstead, Ny, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the B15 bus from Linden Blvd Service Rd/Fountain Av station to Lefferts Bl/Airtrain Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q3 bus and finally take the HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from Hollis station to Hempstead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $11.65.

113min$11.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - B15B15
Bus - Q3Q3
Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Leaves from Linden Blvd Service Rd/Fountain Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Linden Blvd Service Rd/Fountain Av
    0.89 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - B15B15
    Wait for bus
    B15
    JFK Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lefferts Bl/Airtrain Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - Q3Q3
    Wait for bus
    Q3
    Jamaica 179 St Station 165 St Terminal
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Farmers Blvd/Hollis Av
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hollis
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCHHEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Hempstead
  • 8
    Ride to train station Hempstead
    Ride to train station
    Hempstead
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Hempstead?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line CITY TERMINAL ZONE, Bus line HEMPSTEAD BRANCH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brooklyn to Hempstead?

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line B15, Bus line Q3, Bus line HEMPSTEAD BRANCH.

  • Is there a direct subway between Brooklyn and Hempstead?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Brooklyn to Hempstead?

    The 4 subway line goes from New Lots Av station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey to Woodlawn station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Hempstead station near Hempstead in Hempstead, Ny.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brooklyn to Hempstead by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey and Hempstead in Hempstead, Ny by subway and train is about 1 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Brooklyn to get to Hempstead?

    Get on the 4 subway from the New Lots Av station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Brooklyn and Hempstead?

    Get off the subway at the Hempstead station, which is closest to Hempstead in Hempstead, Ny.

  • How much is the subway fare from Brooklyn to Hempstead?

    The ride from Brooklyn to Hempstead costs $19.90.

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