The average train between Rockaway Beach and Hempstead takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Rockaway Beach 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 Rockaway Beach and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 12:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Rockaway Beach is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 1:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Far Rockaway-Mott Av and take an average of 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rockaway Beach 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 Rockaway Beach to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Far Rockaway station and arriving at Hempstead station via Jamaica station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Rockaway Beach to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Far Rockaway station.
Rockaway Beach to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hempstead station.
The distance between Rockaway Beach and Hempstead is 21 km. The road distance is 23 km.
You can take a subway from Beach 67 St to Hempstead via Far Rockaway-Mott Av, Far Rockaway, and Jamaica in around 1h 50m.