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Trip Overview

The average train between Hempstead and Hackensack takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Hempstead to Hackensack. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 28m
Duration
35 mi
Distance
$21
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Hempstead to Hackensack train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Hempstead and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 1:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 33m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 34m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit7h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit7h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit7h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit7h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit7h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 33m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 33m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 34m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hempstead to Hackensack? 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 Hackensack.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 34.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Hackensack, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Mineola to Essex Street via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 2h.

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