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Princeton to Hempstead trains

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The average train between Princeton and Hempstead takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

2h 42m
Duration
72 mi
Distance
$31
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Mineolatrain train Port Jefferson Branch / ...
2h 30m
$13–48

Princeton to Hempstead train times

Trains run twice daily between Princeton and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 54m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 8m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 23m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road7h 10m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 34m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 33m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 52m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 36m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Princeton to Hempstead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 71.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton to Mineola via Princeton Jct. and New York Penn Station in around 2h 30m.

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