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Philadelphia to West Hempstead trains

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The average train between Philadelphia and West Hempstead takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Philadelphia to West 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 34m
Duration
113 mi
Distance
$314
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
  2. Take the train from Jamaica to West Hempsteadtrain train West Hempstead Branch
2h 52m
$28–613

Philadelphia to West Hempstead train times

Trains run hourly between Philadelphia and West Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 9:55 PM which arrives into West Hempstead at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road2h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road3h 42m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road2h 29m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road2h 22m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road3h 42m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road2h 29m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road2h 22m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road3h 42m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road2h 29m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road2h 22m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road2h 41m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to West 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: 113.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and West Hempstead, NY, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to West Hempstead via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Jamaica in around 2h 52m.

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