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Rockaway Beach to Hempstead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rockaway Beach and Hempstead takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

2h 40m
Duration
25 mi
Distance
$14
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Far Rockaway to Jamaicatrain train Far Rockaway Branch
  2. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain train Hempstead Branch
2h 16m
$10–19

Rockaway Beach to Hempstead train times

Trains run 3 times a day 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 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    MTALong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    MTALong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 44m • 2 changes

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    MTALong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road4h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    MTALong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 49m • 2 changes

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    MTALong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 35m • 2 changes

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    MTALong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 29m • 2 changes

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    MTALong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road2h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    MTALong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road10h 11m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Rockaway Beach to Hempstead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 24.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Rockaway Beach, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

You can take a subway from Beach 67 St to Hempstead via Far Rockaway-Mott Av, Far Rockaway, and Jamaica in around 2h 16m.

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