The average train between Hempstead and Albany takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Hempstead to Albany. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Hempstead and Albany. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Albany at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Hempstead to Albany? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Albany. However, there are services departing from Hempstead station and arriving at Albany station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Hempstead to Albany train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Mineola station.
Hempstead to Albany train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The distance between Hempstead and Albany is 216.7 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Mineola to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 6m.