How to get from Manhattan to Hempstead by subway and train?

From Manhattan to Hempstead by subway and train

To get from Manhattan to Hempstead in Hempstead, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the 2 subway from Chambers St station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train and finally take the HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from Jamaica station to Hempstead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $19.90.

82min$19.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 2
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Leaves from Chambers St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chambers St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Ronkonkoma
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    20 min
  • 6
    Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Hempstead
  • 7
    Ride to train station Hempstead
    Ride to train station
    Hempstead
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Manhattan to Hempstead by subway and train via 1, RONKONKOMA BRANCH and HEMPSTEAD BRANCH

To get from Manhattan to Hempstead in Hempstead, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the 1 subway from Chambers St station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train and finally take the HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from Jamaica station to Hempstead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $19.90.

84min$19.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 1
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Leaves from Chambers St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chambers St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Ronkonkoma
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    20 min
  • 6
    Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Hempstead
  • 7
    Ride to train station Hempstead
    Ride to train station
    Hempstead
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Manhattan to Hempstead

The distance between Manhattan, Hempstead and Hempstead, Hempstead is approximately 24.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manhattan to Hempstead by subway 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 Manhattan

Manhattan is located at Manhattan, Hempstead and the nearest public transit station is Church St North Of Park Pl.

Subway stations close to Manhattan:

  • Park Place
  • World Trade Center
  • City Hall

Bus stations close to Manhattan:

  • Church St North Of Park Pl
  • Church St/Park Pl
  • Church St at Murray St

Public transit stations close to Hempstead, Hempstead

Hempstead is located at Hempstead, Hempstead and the nearest public transit station is Van Cott Av / Washington.

Train stations close to Hempstead:

  • Hempstead
  • Country Life Press
  • West Hempstead

Bus stations close to Hempstead:

  • Van Cott Av / Washington
  • Hempstead Transit Center
  • Hemp Trans Ctr / Jackson

Related Routes

Alternative route from Manhattan to Hempstead by subway and train via 1, RONKONKOMA BRANCH and HEMPSTEAD BRANCH

To get from Manhattan to Hempstead in Hempstead, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the 1 subway from Chambers St station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train and finally take the HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train from Jamaica station to Hempstead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $19.90.

84min$19.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 1
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Leaves from Chambers St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chambers St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Ronkonkoma
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    20 min
  • 6
    Train - HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Hempstead
  • 7
    Ride to train station Hempstead
    Ride to train station
    Hempstead
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Subway line 2, Train line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Train line HEMPSTEAD BRANCH.

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

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Subway line 1, Train line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Train line HEMPSTEAD BRANCH.

  • Is there a direct subway between Manhattan and Hempstead?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Manhattan to Hempstead?

    The 2 subway line goes from Chambers St station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey to Wakefield-241 St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Wakefield-241 St station near Hempstead in Hempstead.

  • How long does it take to travel from Manhattan to Hempstead by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Manhattan in New York - New Jersey and Hempstead in Hempstead by subway and train is about 1 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Manhattan to get to Hempstead?

    Get on the 2 subway from the Chambers St station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Manhattan and Hempstead?

    Get off the subway at the Wakefield-241 St station, which is closest to Hempstead in Hempstead.

  • How much is the subway fare from Manhattan to Hempstead?

    The ride from Manhattan to Hempstead costs $19.90.

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