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Trip Overview

The average train between Hempstead and Boston takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. 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.

5h 38m
Duration
252 mi
Distance
$160
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Hempstead to Boston train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Hempstead and Boston. The earliest departure is at 1:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Boston at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela4h 52m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak5h 11m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak5h 23m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela4h 40m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela8h 6m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela8h 6m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela8h 6m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela8h 6m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela8h 6m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hempstead to Boston? 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.

Map of how to get from Hempstead to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 252 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

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.

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