The average train between Hempstead and Boston takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Hempstead to Boston. 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 4 times a day between Hempstead and Boston. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Boston at 9:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Boston. However, there are services departing from Hempstead station and arriving at Boston station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Hempstead to Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Hempstead to Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Hempstead and Boston is 281.3 km. The road distance is 407 km.
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.