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Hempstead to Schenectady trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hempstead and Schenectady takes 9h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is at least one train per day from Hempstead to Schenectady. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 37m
Duration
179 mi
Distance
$140
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Hempstead to Schenectady train times

Trains run once daily between Hempstead and Schenectady. The earliest departure is at 12:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Schenectady at 10:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 9h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrakAmtrak4h 29m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrakVIA Rail19h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrakAmtrak4h 29m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrakVIA Rail18h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrakAmtrak4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrakAmtrak4h 23m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrakAmtrak5h 40m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 179.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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