The average train between Hempstead and Schenectady takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Hempstead to Schenectady. 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 6 times a week between Hempstead and Schenectady. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Schenectady at 10:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
4h 21m • 2 changes
4h • 2 changes
4h 8m • 2 changes
4h 2m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Hempstead station and arriving at Schenectady station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Hempstead to Schenectady train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Hempstead to Schenectady train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The distance between Hempstead and Schenectady is 235.9 km. The road distance is 289 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
