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Lower Manhattan to Hempstead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lower Manhattan and Hempstead takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 19m
Duration
24 mi
Distance
$13
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain train Hempstead Branch
1h 39m
$10–18

Lower Manhattan to Hempstead train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Lower Manhattan and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 2:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Lower Manhattan is at 1:37 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 2:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central-42 St and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    MTALong Island Rail Road1h 9m • 1 change

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    MTALong Island Rail Road1h 9m • 1 change

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    MTALong Island Rail Road1h 9m • 1 change

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    MTALong Island Rail Road1h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    MTALong Island Rail Road8h 10m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead? 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: 23.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Lower Manhattan, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 54 min.

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