The average train between Hempstead and Rockaway Park takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Hempstead to Rockaway Park. 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 Rockaway Park. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Rockaway Park at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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2h 14m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hempstead to Rockaway Park? 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 Rockaway Park. However, there are services departing from Hempstead station and arriving at Rockaway Park station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Hempstead to Rockaway Park train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
Hempstead to Rockaway Park train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Far Rockaway station.
The distance between Hempstead and Rockaway Park is 23.1 km. The road distance is 48 km.
You can take a train from Hempstead to Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St via Jamaica, Far Rockaway, Far Rockaway-Mott Av, and Broad Channel in around 2h 23m.