There are 3 ways to get from Hempstead to Peekskill by train, car, bus, 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
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hempstead Branch
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Peekskilltrain Hudson
2h 18m$20–34Drive 54 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hempstead to Peekskillcar 54 mi
1h 13m$10–15Bus, subway, train
- Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 42 St-Bryant Parksubway F / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Peekskilltrain
3h 13m$18–26
Hempstead to Peekskill by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Peekskill is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Peekskill is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Peekskill. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Peekskill via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Hempstead and Peekskill is 62 miles. The road distance is 54.4 miles.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Peekskill without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Hempstead to Peekskill, including transfers.
Hempstead to Peekskill train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
Hempstead to Peekskill train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Peekskill is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Hempstead to Peekskill.
There are 82+ hotels available in Peekskill.
What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Peekskill, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Hempstead to Peekskill via Grand Central Terminal in around 2h 18m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- 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
- $10–15
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Peekskill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–15
- Peak
- $18–20
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Peekskill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–15
- Peak
- $18–20
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Jamaica-179 St to 42 St-Bryant Park
- Ave. Duration
- 35 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
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting around the Cyclades, Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, and How to get from London to Edinburgh - to help you get the most out of your next trip.











