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

From Queens to Hempstead by bus and train

To get from Queens to Hempstead in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the Q25 bus from Kissena Blvd/Sanford Av station to Sutphin Blvd/94 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BABYLON BRANCH train and finally take the N31X/M bus from Washington Ave / N Centre station to W Graham Av / Peninsula Bl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $13.30.

85min$13.30
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q25Q25
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Bus - N31X/MN31X/M
Walk to Hempstead
Leaves from Kissena Blvd/Sanford Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kissena Blvd/Sanford Av
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q25Q25
    Wait for bus
    Q25
    Jamaica LIRR
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/94 Av
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rockville Centre
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Ave / N Centre
    ID 2316
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - N31X/MN31X/M
    Wait for bus
    N31X/M
    Hempstead Exp
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W Graham Av / Peninsula Bl
    ID PENB
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hempstead
    Walk to
    Hempstead
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Queens to Hempstead by bus and train via Q25, BABYLON BRANCH and N16C

To get from Queens to Hempstead in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the Q25 bus from Kissena Blvd/Sanford Av station to Sutphin Blvd/94 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BABYLON BRANCH train and finally take the N16C bus from Rockville Centre Sta station to Graham Av / Franklin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $13.30.

96min$13.30
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q25Q25
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Bus - N16CN16C
Walk to Hempstead
Leaves from Kissena Blvd/Sanford Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kissena Blvd/Sanford Av
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q25Q25
    Wait for bus
    Q25
    Jamaica LIRR
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/94 Av
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rockville Centre
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rockville Centre Sta
    ID 40
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - N16CN16C
    Wait for bus
    N16C
    Ncc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Graham Av / Franklin
    ID 3122
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hempstead
    Walk to
    Hempstead
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Queens to Hempstead

The distance between Queens, New York - New Jersey and Hempstead, New York - New Jersey is approximately 18.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Queens to Hempstead 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 Queens

Queens is located at Queens, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Kissena Blvd/Sanford Av.

Subway stations close to Queens:

  • Mets-Willets Point
  • Flushing-Main St

Train stations close to Queens:

  • Mets- Willets Point
  • Flushing - Main Street
  • Murray Hill

Bus stations close to Queens:

  • Kissena Blvd/Sanford Av
  • Sanford Av / Kissena Blvd
  • Sanford Av/Kissena Blvd

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

Hempstead is located at Hempstead, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is S Franklin Ave + Botsford St.

Train stations close to Hempstead:

  • Hempstead
  • West Hempstead
  • Country Life Press

Bus stations close to Hempstead:

  • S Franklin Ave + Botsford St
  • S Franklin Ave + Cruikshank Ave
  • S Franklin Ave Opp Cruickshank Ave

Alternative route from Queens to Hempstead by bus and train via Q25, BABYLON BRANCH and N16C

To get from Queens to Hempstead in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the Q25 bus from Kissena Blvd/Sanford Av station to Sutphin Blvd/94 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BABYLON BRANCH train and finally take the N16C bus from Rockville Centre Sta station to Graham Av / Franklin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $13.30.

96min$13.30
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q25Q25
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Bus - N16CN16C
Walk to Hempstead
Leaves from Kissena Blvd/Sanford Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kissena Blvd/Sanford Av
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q25Q25
    Wait for bus
    Q25
    Jamaica LIRR
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/94 Av
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rockville Centre
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rockville Centre Sta
    ID 40
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - N16CN16C
    Wait for bus
    N16C
    Ncc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Graham Av / Franklin
    ID 3122
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hempstead
    Walk to
    Hempstead
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line Q25, Train line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line N31X/M.

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

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line Q25, Train line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line N16C.

  • Is there a direct bus between Queens and Hempstead 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 25 min.

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

    The Q25 bus line goes from Kissena Blvd/Sanford Av station near Queens to Jamaica LIRR station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Jamaica LIRR station near Hempstead in New York - New Jersey

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

    The total travel time between Queens and Hempstead in New York - New Jersey by bus and train is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the Q25 bus from the Kissena Blvd/Sanford Av stop near Queens in New York - New Jersey.

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

    Get off the bus at the Jamaica LIRR stop, which is closest to Hempstead in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The ride from Queens to Hempstead costs $13.30.