What is the cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Hempstead is to bus which costs $27 - $40 and takes 6h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Schenectady to Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Hempstead is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Hilton Av / Fulton via Madison Av/E 33 St and 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Schenectady and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Mineola via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Hempstead?

The distance between Schenectady and Hempstead is 180 miles. The road distance is 176.5 miles.

How do I travel from Schenectady to Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $45 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Schenectady to Hempstead?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Schenectady to Hempstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Hempstead bus from?

Schenectady to Hempstead bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Schenectady station.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Hempstead train from?

Schenectady to Hempstead train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Schenectady station.

Train or bus from Schenectady to Hempstead?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Hempstead is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $45 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $40 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Schenectady to Hempstead bus arrive?

Schenectady to Hempstead bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown station.

Where does the Schenectady to Hempstead train arrive?

Schenectady to Hempstead train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Schenectady to Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Hempstead is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Schenectady to Hempstead.

Where can I stay near Hempstead?

There are 359+ hotels available in Hempstead.

Schenectady to Hempstead - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Schenectady to Hempstead by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Schenectady to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
4h 22m
$50–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 33 St to Hillside Av/180 Stbus Qm68
6h 26m
$27–37
Drive 175.5 mi
1. Drive from Schenectady to Hempsteadcar 175.5 mi
3h 19m
$32–47
Line 370 bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Nott Terr & State St to Rt 7 & Ronald Drbus
2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
3. Take the train from Woodside to Mineolatrain
4h 16m
$80–566
Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 37m
$57–247
Train via Ossining
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
5h 22m
$52–208

Schenectady to Hempstead by train

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Distance: 179.3 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

VIA Rail operates a train from Schenectady to New York Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–190 and the journey takes 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Hilton Av / Fulton via New York, NY - Midtown, Madison Av/E 33 St, Hillside Av/180 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 6h 26m.

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