The average train between Hempstead and Rockville takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Hempstead to Rockville. 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 Rockville. The earliest departure is at 2:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Rockville at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 33m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hempstead to Rockville? 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 Rockville. However, there are services departing from Hempstead station and arriving at Rockville station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Hempstead to Rockville train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Hempstead to Rockville train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Hempstead and Rockville is 351.3 km. The road distance is 418 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly.