The average train between Penn Station and Hempstead takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Penn Station 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Penn Station and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penn Station is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Baltimore Penn Station and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 51m • 1 change
4h 13m • 1 change
3h 42m • 1 change
3h 30m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Penn Station 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.
No, there is no direct train from Penn Station to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Mineola station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Penn Station to Hempstead train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
Penn Station to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Mineola station.
The distance between Penn Station and Hempstead is 298.9 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a vehicle from Penn Station to Mineola via Baltimore Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 3h 17m.