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

From Hempstead to Brooklyn by bus and train

To get from Hempstead to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the N16 bus from S Franklin Ave + W Graham Ave station to Rockville Centre Sta station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BABYLON BRANCH train and finally take the Q8 bus from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av station to Fountain Av /Flatlands Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $13.40.

119min$13.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - N16N16
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Bus - Q8Q8
Walk to Brooklyn
Leaves from S Franklin Ave + W Graham Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Franklin Ave + W Graham Ave
    ID 3130
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - N16N16
    Wait for bus
    N16
    Rock Ctr Via 60 Cl
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rockville Centre Sta
    ID 40
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rockville Centre
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - Q8Q8
    Wait for bus
    Q8
    Spring Creek Gateway Mall Via 101 Av
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fountain Av /Flatlands Av
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brooklyn
    Walk to
    Brooklyn
    760 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Hempstead to Brooklyn by bus and train via N31X/M, HEMPSTEAD BRANCH and Q8

To get from Hempstead to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the N31X/M bus from W Graham Av / Peninsula Bl station to Hempstead Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train and finally take the Q8 bus from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av station to Fountain Av /Flatlands Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

124min$14.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - N31X/MN31X/M
Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Bus - Q8Q8
Walk to Brooklyn
Leaves from W Graham Av / Peninsula Bl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Graham Av / Peninsula Bl
    ID PENB
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - N31X/MN31X/M
    Wait for bus
    N31X/M
    Hempstead Exp
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hempstead Transit Center
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hempstead
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - Q8Q8
    Wait for bus
    Q8
    Spring Creek Gateway Mall Via 101 Av
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fountain Av /Flatlands Av
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brooklyn
    Walk to
    Brooklyn
    760 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hempstead to Brooklyn

The distance between Hempstead, New York - New Jersey and Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey is approximately 19.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hempstead to Brooklyn by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Hempstead

Hempstead is located at Hempstead, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Mason Av / W Graham.

Train stations close to Hempstead:

  • West Hempstead
  • Hempstead Gardens
  • Hempstead

Bus stations close to Hempstead:

  • Mason Av / W Graham
  • W Graham Av / Peninsula Bl
  • Laurel Av / Graham

Public transit stations close to Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey

Brooklyn is located at Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Flatlands Av/Elton St.

Subway stations close to Brooklyn:

  • Pennsylvania Av
  • Shepherd Av
  • Euclid Av

Bus stations close to Brooklyn:

  • Flatlands Av/Elton St
  • Cozine Av /Jerome St
  • Cozine Av/Jerome St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Hempstead to Brooklyn by bus and train via N31X/M, HEMPSTEAD BRANCH and Q8

To get from Hempstead to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the N31X/M bus from W Graham Av / Peninsula Bl station to Hempstead Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train and finally take the Q8 bus from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av station to Fountain Av /Flatlands Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

124min$14.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - N31X/MN31X/M
Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Bus - Q8Q8
Walk to Brooklyn
Leaves from W Graham Av / Peninsula Bl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Graham Av / Peninsula Bl
    ID PENB
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - N31X/MN31X/M
    Wait for bus
    N31X/M
    Hempstead Exp
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hempstead Transit Center
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hempstead
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - Q8Q8
    Wait for bus
    Q8
    Spring Creek Gateway Mall Via 101 Av
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fountain Av /Flatlands Av
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brooklyn
    Walk to
    Brooklyn
    760 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line N16, Train line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line Q8.

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

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Bus line N31X/M, Train line HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, Bus line Q8.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hempstead and Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hempstead to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey?

    The N16 bus line goes from S Franklin Ave + W Graham Ave station near Hempstead to Rock Ctr Via 60 Cl station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Rock Ctr Via 60 Cl station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey

  • How long does it take to travel from Hempstead to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Hempstead and Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey by bus and train is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hempstead to get to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the N16 bus from the S Franklin Ave + W Graham Ave stop near Hempstead in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Hempstead and Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the bus at the Rock Ctr Via 60 Cl stop, which is closest to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Hempstead to Brooklyn?

    The ride from Hempstead to Brooklyn costs $13.40.

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