There are 8 ways to get from Hempstead to Chelsea by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 29m$83–179Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Queens Jamaica to Bostonbus FlixBus 2612
6h 58m$37–76Drive 215 mi
- Drive from Hempstead to Chelseacar 215 mi
4h 11m$40–57Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
3h 29m$215–973Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
7h 48m$62–91Train, subway to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
- Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Avsubway
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
4h$54–347Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Mineola to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
4h 10m$488–2,347Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
- Take the train from Mineola to Central Isliptrain
- Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
4h 30m$262–374
Hempstead to Chelsea by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Chelsea is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Chelsea is to train and fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $210 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead to Chelsea. However, there are services departing from Terrace Av / Fulton and arriving at Box District via Hillside Av/169 St, Queens Jamaica and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Chelsea. However, there are services departing from Mineola and arriving at Boston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Hempstead and Chelsea is 260 miles. The road distance is 216.3 miles.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Chelsea without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Hempstead to Chelsea, including transfers.
Hempstead to Chelsea bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Queens Jamaica station.
Hempstead to Chelsea train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Chelsea is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Chelsea, MA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Queens Jamaica to Boston 4 times a day. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Hempstead to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
Train from Hempstead to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
Train from Mineola to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–14
Train from Mineola to Central Islip
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $11–17
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Queens Jamaica to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Queens Jamaica to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Hempstead to Chelsea bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Hempstead to Chelsea train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Chelsea is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Hempstead to Chelsea.
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