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Trip Overview

The average train between Hempstead and Washington takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Hempstead to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 1m
Duration
243 mi
Distance
$150
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
3h 57m
$127–204

Hempstead to Washington train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Hempstead and Washington. The earliest departure is at 10:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Washington at 8:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela3h 46m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela3h 50m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela4h 3m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela4h 29m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak4h 13m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela4h • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela4h 13m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak4h 14m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela4h • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela3h 51m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela3h 46m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela3h 50m • 1 change

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela4h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hempstead to Washington? 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.

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  • Distance: 243.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

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.

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