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

From Brooklyn to Hempstead by bus and train

To get from Brooklyn to Hempstead in Hempstead, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the B20 bus from Ashford St/Wortman Av station to Jamaica Av/Broadway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train and finally take the N15 bus from Eagle Av / Woodfield station to Clinton St / Jackson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $15.55.

98min$15.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - B20B20
Train - WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Bus - N15N15
Walk to Hempstead
Leaves from Ashford St/Wortman Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashford St/Wortman Av
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - B20B20
    Wait for bus
    B20
    Ridgewood Forest Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jamaica Av/Broadway
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East New York
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    West Hempstead
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lakeview
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eagle Av / Woodfield
    ID 1483
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - N15N15
    Wait for bus
    N15
    Roosevelt Field
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton St / Jackson
    ID 463
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hempstead
    Walk to
    Hempstead
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brooklyn to Hempstead by bus and train via B20, WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH and N31

To get from Brooklyn to Hempstead in Hempstead, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the B20 bus from Ashford St/Wortman Av station to Jamaica Av/Broadway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train and finally take the N31 bus from St Thomas Pl / Hempstead station to Hempstead Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $15.55.

108min$15.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - B20B20
Train - WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Bus - N31N31
Walk to Hempstead
Leaves from Ashford St/Wortman Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashford St/Wortman Av
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - B20B20
    Wait for bus
    B20
    Ridgewood Forest Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jamaica Av/Broadway
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East New York
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    West Hempstead
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malverne
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Thomas Pl / Hempstead
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - N31N31
    Wait for bus
    N31
    Hempstead
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hempstead Transit Center
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hempstead
    Walk to
    Hempstead
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brooklyn to Hempstead

The distance between Brooklyn, Hempstead and Hempstead, Hempstead is approximately 21.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brooklyn to Hempstead by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Hempstead – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Brooklyn

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

Subway stations close to Brooklyn:

  • Euclid Av
  • New Lots Av
  • Shepherd Av

Bus stations close to Brooklyn:

  • Flatlands Av/Elton St
  • Flatlands Av/Essex St
  • Flatlands Av/Atkins Av

Public transit stations close to Hempstead, Hempstead

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

Train stations close to Hempstead:

  • Country Life Press
  • Garden City
  • Hempstead

Bus stations close to Hempstead:

  • (Arr.) Hemp Tc / Morrell
  • Hemp Trans Ctr / Jackson
  • *Left on Jackson St*

Related Routes

Alternative route from Brooklyn to Hempstead by bus and train via B20, WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH and N31

To get from Brooklyn to Hempstead in Hempstead, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the B20 bus from Ashford St/Wortman Av station to Jamaica Av/Broadway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train and finally take the N31 bus from St Thomas Pl / Hempstead station to Hempstead Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $15.55.

108min$15.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - B20B20
Train - WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Bus - N31N31
Walk to Hempstead
Leaves from Ashford St/Wortman Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashford St/Wortman Av
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - B20B20
    Wait for bus
    B20
    Ridgewood Forest Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jamaica Av/Broadway
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East New York
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    West Hempstead
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malverne
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Thomas Pl / Hempstead
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - N31N31
    Wait for bus
    N31
    Hempstead
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hempstead Transit Center
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hempstead
    Walk to
    Hempstead
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line B20, Train line WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, Bus line N15.

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

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line B20, Train line WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, Bus line N31.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brooklyn and Hempstead?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brooklyn to Hempstead?

    The B20 bus line goes from Ashford St/Wortman Av station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey to Ridgewood Forest Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Ridgewood Forest Av station near Hempstead in Hempstead.

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

    The total travel time between Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey and Hempstead in Hempstead by bus and train is about 1 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the B20 bus from the Ashford St/Wortman Av stop near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ridgewood Forest Av stop, which is closest to Hempstead in Hempstead.

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

    The ride from Brooklyn to Hempstead costs $15.55.

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