The average train between Hempstead and Washington takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day 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 4 times a day between Hempstead and Washington. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Washington at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 4h 37m. 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 New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Hempstead to Washington train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead 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 394 km.
You can take a train from Hempstead to Washington Union Station via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 10m.