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Hempstead to Lower Manhattan trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hempstead and Lower Manhattan takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Hempstead to Lower Manhattan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 9m
Duration
24 mi
Distance
$13
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Hempstead Branch
1h 6m
$11–17

Hempstead to Lower Manhattan train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Hempstead and Lower Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 10:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 2:04 PM which arrives into Lower Manhattan at 3:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Terminal and take an average of 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadMTA1h 8m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadMTA1h 8m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadMTA1h 8m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadMTA1h 11m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hempstead to Lower Manhattan? 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.

Map of how to get from Hempstead to Lower Manhattan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 23.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Lower Manhattan, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 54 min.

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