There are 8 ways to get from San Diego to Hempstead by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SAN - JFK
6h 33m$212–1,065Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SAN - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
8h 22m$178–1,072Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2d 20h$895–2,387Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
3d$492–784Drive 2,760.3 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Hempsteadcar 2,760.3 mi
46h 9m$504–728Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane SAN - EWR
6h 52m$389–925Fly to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane SAN - LGA
8h 26m$189–761Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus
2d 22h$781–1,870
San Diego to Hempstead by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Hempstead is to fly which costs $180 - $800 and takes 8h 26m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Hempstead is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $210 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Hempstead station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Hempstead Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Hempstead via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.
The distance between San Diego and Hempstead is 2471 miles. The road distance is 2776.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 2 days 20h and costs $850 - $2,400.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from San Diego to Hempstead, including transfers.
San Diego to Hempstead bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Hempstead train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Hempstead is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $210 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $850 - $2,400 and takes 2 days 20h, you could also bus, which costs $490 - $800 and takes 3 days 0h.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Hempstead via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Jamaica in around 2d 20h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Laguardia Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $24–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–230
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
San Diego to Hempstead bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Hempstead is 3h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 6:15 AM in San Diego and 9:15 AM in Hempstead.
San Diego to Hempstead train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Hempstead is 2776 miles. It takes approximately 46h 9m to drive from San Diego to Hempstead.
Book your San Diego to Hempstead bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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