The average train between Rockaway Beach and Hempstead takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. 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 12:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Rockaway Beach is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Far Rockaway-Mott Av and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rockaway Beach to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Rockaway Beach station and arriving at Hempstead station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Rockaway Beach to Hempstead train services, operated by MTA, depart from Far Rockaway station.
Rockaway Beach to Hempstead train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Hempstead station.
The distance between Rockaway Beach and Hempstead is 21 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a subway from Beach 67 St to Hempstead via Far Rockaway-Mott Av, Far Rockaway, and Jamaica in around 2h 16m.