The average train between Hempstead and Princeton takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Hempstead to Princeton. 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 Hempstead and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 12:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Princeton at 1:49 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Hempstead station and arriving at Princeton station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Hempstead to Princeton train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Mineola station.
Hempstead to Princeton train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Hempstead and Princeton is 96.5 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from Mineola to Princeton via New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct. in around 2h 25m.