The average train between Hempstead and Rutgers University takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hempstead to Rutgers University. 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 every 30 minutes between Hempstead and Rutgers University. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Rutgers University at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Rutgers University. However, there are services departing from Hempstead station and arriving at Rutgers University station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Hempstead to Rutgers University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Mineola station.
Hempstead to Rutgers University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New Brunswick station.
The distance between Hempstead and Rutgers University is 73.4 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Mineola to Rutgers University via New York Penn Station and New Brunswick in around 1h 52m.