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Getting around West Hempstead

Planning to travel in West Hempstead? Whether you’re a visitor or a resident, let this guide help you make the most of your West Hempstead experience. Travel from the airport to a hotel using Uber and discover popular routes and destinations.

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Reserve car service in West Hempstead with Uber

Arrange your car service needs in advance with Uber in West Hempstead. Request a ride anytime up to 90 days ahead, whether you need transportation to Westchester County Airport, you have plans to visit your favorite restaurant, or you’re going somewhere else.

Ride Sharing in West Hempstead

Getting around West Hempstead without a car is easy with Uber. Find places to visit in the area, then request a ride on any day and at any time of the week. You can request a ride in real-time or request a ride in advance so your ride is ready when you are. Whether you’re traveling in a group or alone, you can use the app to find a ride option for your needs.

Open the Uber app and enter your destination to begin exploring West Hempstead.

West Hempstead-area airport car service

When your travel in West Hempstead takes you to an airport from a neighborhood, or elsewhere, open the app and request a ride at any time of day. Tap below on the name of a nearby airport to learn how to use Uber to get car service to arrivals and departures. On the linked airport page, you’ll find out where to meet your driver for pickup, how much the trip will cost, and more.

Choose the best ways to get around West Hempstead

  • Taxi in West Hempstead

    Consider Uber as an alternative to taxis when getting around West Hempstead. With Uber, you can trade flagging down cabs for requesting rides on demand, no matter the time of day. Request a ride from an airport to a hotel, head to a restaurant, or visit another place. The choice is yours. Open the app and enter a destination to get started.

  • Public transport in West Hempstead

    Getting around with public transport is an affordable way to travel. Depending on the area, you can view nearby bus or subway routes with Uber Transit to help plan your travels. Open the app to see if Uber Transit is available in your neighborhood or visit popular places in West Hempstead by ridesharing with Uber.

  • Bike rentals in West Hempstead

    Biking is an eco-friendly way to get around the heart of a city. In select cities, you can find and ride electric bikes with Uber. Open the app to see if bikes are available in West Hempstead. If bikes are available in West Hempstead, remember to wear a helmet and follow traffic laws while riding.

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Popular destinations in West Hempstead

Uber makes West Hempstead travel easy. While riders can use Uber to request a ride to pretty much anywhere, some destinations are more popular than others. Uber riders getting around West Hempstead request rides to Rockville Centre MTA LIRR Station more than any other spot.

Here, you can explore popular routes requested by riders near you—with dropoff locations and average route prices.

Popular destinations in West Hempstead

Destination

Average price*

Rockville Centre MTA LIRR Station

$12

Mineola MTA LIRR Station

$14

Lynbrook MTA LIRR Station

$13

Nassau Boulevard MTA LIRR Station

$11

The Home Depot

$14

Taxis and other ride options near West Hempstead

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes. The Uber app gives you the power to request a ride to get around West Hempstead anytime, 24/7.

  • With Uber, you can choose the ride option that works best for your budget when you travel in West Hempstead. To see the possible cost, open the app and input your destination in the “Where to?” box. The price estimate for each ride option will appear; scroll to see what’s currently available.

  • Yes. Open your Uber app to request West Hempstead car service, and let your driver take you where you want to go. (You might see other West Hempstead transportation options available in your app, too.)

  • Check the Uber app to see if car rentals are available in your city. If so, choose Rent and complete your reservation with a rental provider using the Uber app. Then travel in West Hempstead or wherever the road takes you.

  • Your safety when traveling in West Hempstead is a top priority. In a few taps, you can access in-app features like the emergency assistance button to call authorities if you need help.

Uber does not tolerate the use of alcohol or drugs by drivers using the Uber app. If you believe your driver may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, please have the driver end the trip immediately.

Commercial vehicles may be subject to additional state government taxes, which would be over and above the toll.

After the driver has ended the trip, please report any feedback when rating your trip in the Uber app, emailing customercomplaints@uber.com, visiting help.uber.com, or calling 800-664-1378.

In accordance with New York State law, a tip may incur a 3% surcharge for the Black Car Fund.

For a list of WAV providers in New York, please visit t.uber.com/ny-wav.

*Sample rider prices are average UberX prices only and do not reflect variations due to geography, traffic delays, promotions, or other factors. Flat rates and minimum fees may apply. Actual prices for rides and scheduled rides may vary.