West Hempstead, NY Commuting


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West Hempstead, NY is a town located on Long Island with convenient access to public transportation. The area is served by the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), which operates several stations in the town, as well as Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) buses that provide service to several surrounding areas. For those looking for a more affordable option, there are also local taxi services available in the area. All of these options make it simple and convenient for people in West Hempstead to get around without having to rely on their own vehicles. Additionally, New York City is easily accessible via LIRR or bus from West Hempstead, making the town an ideal place for those who need to commute into the city for work or leisure activities.

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in West Hempstead takes 34.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in West Hempstead get to work:
- 73.8% drive their own car alone
- 6.2% carpool with others
- 3.7% work from home
- 13.2% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationWest Hempstead, New YorkUnited States
  35.926.8
  Commute Mode
  68.1%73.2%
  6.6%8.6%
  11.7%4.2%
  0.1%0.5%
  1.7%2.5%
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if you can afford to live in the Greater NY/NJ area, Long island offers a more "civilized" family-oriented environment to raise kids. Housing slightly cheaper. Try  More

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