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 40 min. The ride fare is $15.90.

100min$15.90
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 Q8, OYSTER BAY BRANCH and N40

To get from Brooklyn to Hempstead in Hempstead, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the Q8 bus from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av station to Sutphin Blvd/95 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OYSTER BAY BRANCH train and finally take the N40 bus from Mineola Bus Term station to Columbia St / Franklin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $12.65.

101min$12.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q8Q8
Train - OYSTER BAY BRANCH
Bus - N40N40
Walk to Hempstead
Leaves from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fountain Av /Flatlands Av
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q8Q8
    Wait for bus
    Q8
    Jamaica Bus Terminal Via 101 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/95 Av
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - OYSTER BAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    OYSTER BAY BRANCH
    Oyster Bay
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mineola
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mineola Bus Term
    ID 2488
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - N40N40
    Wait for bus
    N40
    Freeport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Columbia St / Franklin
    ID 2631
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hempstead
    Walk to
    Hempstead
    360 yd • 5 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 100 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:

  • New Lots Av
  • Van Siclen Av
  • Pennsylvania 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

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

Train stations close to Hempstead:

  • Garden City
  • Country Life Press
  • Hempstead

Bus stations close to Hempstead:

  • (Arr.) Hemp Tc / Morrell
  • Hempstead Transit Center
  • Hemp Trans Ctr / Columbia

Related Routes

Alternative route from Brooklyn to Hempstead by bus and train via Q8, OYSTER BAY BRANCH and N40

To get from Brooklyn to Hempstead in Hempstead, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the Q8 bus from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av station to Sutphin Blvd/95 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OYSTER BAY BRANCH train and finally take the N40 bus from Mineola Bus Term station to Columbia St / Franklin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $12.65.

101min$12.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q8Q8
Train - OYSTER BAY BRANCH
Bus - N40N40
Walk to Hempstead
Leaves from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fountain Av /Flatlands Av
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q8Q8
    Wait for bus
    Q8
    Jamaica Bus Terminal Via 101 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/95 Av
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - OYSTER BAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    OYSTER BAY BRANCH
    Oyster Bay
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mineola
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mineola Bus Term
    ID 2488
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - N40N40
    Wait for bus
    N40
    Freeport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Columbia St / Franklin
    ID 2631
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hempstead
    Walk to
    Hempstead
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 100 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 101 minutes, using Bus line Q8, Train line OYSTER BAY BRANCH, Bus line N40.

  • 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 40 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 40 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 $15.90.

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