The average train between Schenectady and Hempstead takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Schenectady 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 5 times a day between Schenectady and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 9:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Schenectady is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 11:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Schenectady 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.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Schenectady station and arriving at Hempstead station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Schenectady to Hempstead train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Schenectady to Hempstead train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Schenectady and Hempstead is 235.9 km. The road distance is 289 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 2h 31m.