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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton Junction and Hempstead takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

2h 10m
Duration
69 mi
Distance
$26
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Princeton Junction to Hempstead train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Princeton Junction and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 12:55 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 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 8m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 8m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 5m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h • 1 change
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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 3m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 53m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 30m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 10m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 41m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 25m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 28m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton Junction to Hempstead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Princeton Junction to Hempstead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 68.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Mineola via New York Penn Station in around 2h 9m.

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