The average train between Hackensack and Hempstead takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Hempstead. 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 Hackensack and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hackensack to Hempstead? 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 Hackensack to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Hempstead station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Hackensack to Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Mineola station.
The distance between Hackensack and Hempstead is 41 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Mineola via Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station in around 1h 25m.