The average train between Schenectady and Hempstead takes 9h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Schenectady 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 3 times a week between Schenectady and Hempstead. The service departs Schenectady at 5:44 PM in the evening, which arrives into Hempstead at 09:16:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Schenectady station and arriving at New York Penn Station via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
Schenectady to Hempstead train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to Hempstead train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Schenectady and Hempstead is 235.9 km. The road distance is 282 km.
VIA Rail operates a train from Schenectady to New York Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–190 and the journey takes 3h 32m.
