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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hempstead, NY to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hempstead, NY to New York, NY will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 2 buses from Hempstead, NY to New York, NY, including 2 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 33 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 1 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Buses from Hempstead, NY to New York, NY run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 14:10, the last at 16:45. The fastest bus covers the 20 miles (33 km) distance in 1h 45m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Hempstead, NY to New York, NY.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
The table below shows live departures for Hempstead, NY to New York, NY buses for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:45 PM Hempstead, Hemp Trans Ctr / West | 1h45 | 6:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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![]() | 8:45 PM Hempstead, NY | 1h45 | 10:30 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Hempstead, NY to New York, NY with Greyhound. Overnight buses available on this route with Greyhound. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Leading museum of modern and contemporary art, home to influential works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others.
Major American art museum inside a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece. Its spiral galleries make the building itself part of the experience.
Vast urban park with lakes, meadows, museums, and scenic paths. It is the city’s classic outdoor escape and a true must-see.
Elevated park built on a former rail line, offering gardens, public art, and fresh perspectives on the West Side.
Bright, busy crossroads famous for giant screens, theaters, and nonstop energy. It is overwhelming, iconic, and quintessentially New York.
A thin, foldable slice with crisp crust and tangy tomato sauce. It is the city’s iconic fast meal, shaped by generations of neighborhood pizzerias.
A hand-rolled boiled and baked bagel, often topped with cream cheese and lox. New York water and long-standing bagel shops made it a city staple.
Salt-cured beef steamed until tender, usually served on rye with mustard. It is a classic Jewish deli sandwich strongly tied to New York food culture.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant highlighting contemporary American cuisine with refined tasting menus. Elegant setting and one of the city’s landmark tables.
Legendary coal-oven pizzeria serving classic New York pies in a casual, bustling setting. A long-standing favorite for an old-school slice experience.
Historic Jewish deli famed for towering pastrami sandwiches and classic counter service. Busy, traditional, and deeply tied to Lower East Side food culture.
Very high costs for hotels, dining, and attractions; transit is moderate, but overall NYC is pricier than most US and global city breaks.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis: 15-20%. Cafes: round up or add $1-2 for drinks.
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Most Hempstead, NY to New York, NY buses use the Hempstead, Hemp Trans Ctr / West to New York, Port Authority Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Hempstead, NY and New York, NY bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Hempstead, Hemp Trans Ctr / West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Hempstead, Hemp Trans Ctr / West. ATMs are available at Hempstead, Hemp Trans Ctr / West.
Ticket office support is available at Hempstead, Hemp Trans Ctr / West.
Available at Hempstead, Hemp Trans Ctr / West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hempstead, Hemp Trans Ctr / West: The station is accessible to passengers with disabilities.
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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