The average train between Montclair and Hempstead takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Montclair to Hempstead. 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 Montclair and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montclair is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Montclair to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Montclair station and arriving at Hempstead station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Montclair to Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Watchung Avenue station.
Montclair to Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Mineola station.
The distance between Montclair and Hempstead is 51.5 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Mineola via New York Penn Station in around 1h 34m.