The average train between Hempstead and Washington takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Hempstead to Washington. 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 Washington. The earliest departure is at 2:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Washington. However, there are services departing from Hempstead station and arriving at Washington station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Hempstead to Washington train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Hempstead to Washington train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Hempstead and Washington is 354.6 km. The road distance is 392 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly.