The average train between West Hempstead and Newark takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from West Hempstead to Newark. 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 West Hempstead and Newark. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Hempstead is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Newark at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from West Hempstead to Newark? 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 West Hempstead to Newark. However, there are services departing from West Hempstead station and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Jamaica station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
West Hempstead to Newark train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from West Hempstead station.
West Hempstead to Newark train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between West Hempstead and Newark is 44.1 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a train from West Hempstead to Newark Penn Station via Jamaica and New York Penn Station in around 1h 13m.