The average train between Princeton and Hempstead takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Princeton 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 hourly between Princeton and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 2:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 54m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Princeton 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 Princeton to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Princeton station and arriving at Hempstead station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Princeton to Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton to Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Mineola station.
The distance between Princeton and Hempstead is 96.5 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from Princeton to Mineola via Princeton Jct. and New York Penn Station in around 2h 31m.