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, take the HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from Hempstead station to East New York station. Next, take the B20 bus from Fulton St/Alabama Av station to Ashford St/Wortman Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $16.00. The bus and train schedule from Hempstead may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Brooklyn on the Moovit app.

77min$16.00
Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Bus - B20B20
Walk to Brooklyn
Leaves from Hempstead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hempstead
  • 2
    Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Atlantic Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East New York
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fulton St/Alabama Av
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - B20B20
    Wait for bus
    B20
    Spring Creek Stanley Av Postal Fac
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashford St/Wortman Av
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brooklyn
    Walk to
    Brooklyn
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Hempstead to Brooklyn by bus, subway and train

To get from Hempstead to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from Hempstead station to East New York station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L subway and finally take the B6 bus from Glenwood Rd/Rockaway Pkwy station to Ashford St/Cozine Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $16.00. The bus and train schedule from Hempstead may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Brooklyn on the Moovit app.

79min$16.00
Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Subway - L
Bus - B6B6
Walk to Brooklyn
Leaves from Hempstead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hempstead
  • 2
    Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Atlantic Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East New York
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Atlantic Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - L
    Wait for subway
    L
    Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glenwood Rd/Rockaway Pkwy
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - B6B6
    Wait for bus
    B6
    Limited East New York New Lots Sta
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashford St/Cozine Av
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brooklyn
    Walk to
    Brooklyn
    420 yd • 5 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 18.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Hempstead to Brooklyn

To check the bus and train schedule from Hempstead to Brooklyn using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Hempstead) and destination (Brooklyn), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Hempstead to Brooklyn by bus, subway and train

To get from Hempstead to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from Hempstead station to East New York station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L subway and finally take the B6 bus from Glenwood Rd/Rockaway Pkwy station to Ashford St/Cozine Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $16.00. The bus and train schedule from Hempstead may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Brooklyn on the Moovit app.

79min$16.00
Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Subway - L
Bus - B6B6
Walk to Brooklyn
Leaves from Hempstead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hempstead
  • 2
    Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Atlantic Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East New York
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Atlantic Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - L
    Wait for subway
    L
    Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glenwood Rd/Rockaway Pkwy
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - B6B6
    Wait for bus
    B6
    Limited East New York New Lots Sta
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashford St/Cozine Av
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brooklyn
    Walk to
    Brooklyn
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Train line HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, Bus line B20.

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

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Train line HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, Subway line L, Bus line B6.

  • Is there a direct train between Hempstead and Brooklyn?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Hempstead to Brooklyn?

    The HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train line goes from Atlantic Terminal station near Hempstead in Hempstead to East New York station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till East New York station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between Hempstead in Hempstead and Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey by train and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from the Atlantic Terminal station near Hempstead in Hempstead.

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

    Get off the train at the East New York stop, which is closest to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The ride from Hempstead to Brooklyn costs $16.00.

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