How to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead by bus, subway and train?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead - Subway Schedule

The 2 subway from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-20 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 14 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead by bus, subway and train

To get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the 2 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 34 St-Penn Station 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 14 min. The ride fare is $20.40. The bus, subway and train schedule from Times Square–42nd Street Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Hempstead on the Moovit app.

74min$20.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - 2
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Bus - N31X/MN31X/M
Walk to Hempstead
Leaves from Times Sq-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    1 min
  • 4
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rockville Centre
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Ave / N Centre
    ID 2316
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - N31X/MN31X/M
    Wait for bus
    N31X/M
    Hempstead Exp
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W Graham Av / Peninsula Bl
    ID PENB
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hempstead
    Walk to
    Hempstead
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead

The distance between Times Square–42nd Street Station, New York - New Jersey and Hempstead, New York - New Jersey is approximately 24.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Times Square–42nd Street Station) and destination (Hempstead), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway 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, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Subway line 2, Train line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line N31X/M.

  • Is there a direct subway between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Hempstead?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead?

    The 2 subway line goes from Times Sq-42 St station near Times Square–42nd Street Station in Manhattan to 34 St-Penn Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 34 St-Penn Station near Hempstead in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead by subway, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Times Square–42nd Street Station in Manhattan and Hempstead in New York - New Jersey by subway, train and bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Times Square–42nd Street Station to get to Hempstead?

    Get on the 2 subway from the Times Sq-42 St station near Times Square–42nd Street Station in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Hempstead?

    Get off the subway at the 34 St-Penn Station, which is closest to Hempstead in New York - New Jersey.

  • When is the last train from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead?

    The last train from Times Square–42nd Street Station in Manhattan to Hempstead in New York - New Jersey is the Hempstead Branch line. It leaves the Grand Central Madison station at 4:46 PM.

  • How much is the total subway, train and bus fare from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead?

    The ride from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hempstead costs $20.40.

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