The average train between Princeton Junction and Hempstead takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Princeton Junction 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 every 30 minutes between Princeton Junction and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 1:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Princeton Junction to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Princeton Junction station and arriving at Hempstead station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Princeton Junction to Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton Junction to Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Mineola station.
The distance between Princeton Junction and Hempstead is 95 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Mineola via New York Penn Station in around 2h 9m.