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How to get from Cliffside Park to Hempstead by bus and train?

From Cliffside Park to Hempstead by bus and train

To get from Cliffside Park to Hempstead in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 159 bus from Gorge Rd at Cliff St station to Port Authority Drop Off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONG BEACH BRANCH train and finally take the N31X/M bus from Hemp Av / Merrick station to W Graham Av / Peninsula Bl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The bus and train schedule from Cliffside Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hempstead on the Moovit app.

140min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 159159
Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
Bus - N31X/MN31X/M
Walk to Hempstead
Leaves from Gorge Rd at Cliff St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gorge Rd at Cliff St
    ID 11144
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    159r New York Via River Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Drop Off
    ID 31899
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Wait for train
    LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Long Beach
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lynbrook
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hemp Av / Merrick
    ID LY5C
    370 yd • 5 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
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hempstead
    Walk to
    Hempstead
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cliffside Park to Hempstead by bus and train via 156, LONG BEACH BRANCH and N31X/M

To get from Cliffside Park to Hempstead in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 156 bus from Gorge Rd at Cliff St station to Port Authority Drop Off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONG BEACH BRANCH train and finally take the N31X/M bus from Hemp Av / Merrick station to W Graham Av / Peninsula Bl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The bus and train schedule from Cliffside Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hempstead on the Moovit app.

142min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 156156
Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
Bus - N31X/MN31X/M
Walk to Hempstead
Leaves from Gorge Rd at Cliff St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gorge Rd at Cliff St
    ID 11144
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    156r New York Via River Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Drop Off
    ID 31899
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Wait for train
    LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Long Beach
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lynbrook
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hemp Av / Merrick
    ID LY5C
    370 yd • 5 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
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hempstead
    Walk to
    Hempstead
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cliffside Park to Hempstead

The distance between Cliffside Park, New York - New Jersey and Hempstead, New York - New Jersey is approximately 31.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cliffside Park 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Cliffside Park to Hempstead

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cliffside Park to Hempstead by bus and train via 156, LONG BEACH BRANCH and N31X/M

To get from Cliffside Park to Hempstead in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 156 bus from Gorge Rd at Cliff St station to Port Authority Drop Off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONG BEACH BRANCH train and finally take the N31X/M bus from Hemp Av / Merrick station to W Graham Av / Peninsula Bl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The bus and train schedule from Cliffside Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hempstead on the Moovit app.

142min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 156156
Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
Bus - N31X/MN31X/M
Walk to Hempstead
Leaves from Gorge Rd at Cliff St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gorge Rd at Cliff St
    ID 11144
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    156r New York Via River Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Drop Off
    ID 31899
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Wait for train
    LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Long Beach
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lynbrook
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hemp Av / Merrick
    ID LY5C
    370 yd • 5 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
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hempstead
    Walk to
    Hempstead
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cliffside Park to Hempstead?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 159, Train line LONG BEACH BRANCH, Bus line N31X/M.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cliffside Park to Hempstead?

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 156, Train line LONG BEACH BRANCH, Bus line N31X/M.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cliffside Park 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 2 hr 20 min.

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

    The 159 bus line goes from Gorge Rd at Cliff St station near Cliffside Park to Port Authority Drop Off station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Port Authority Drop Off station near Hempstead in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between Cliffside Park and Hempstead in New York - New Jersey by bus and train is about 2 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 159 bus from the Gorge Rd at Cliff St stop near Cliffside Park in New York - New Jersey.

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

    Get off the bus at the Port Authority Drop Off stop, which is closest to Hempstead in New York - New Jersey.

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