The average train between Washington and Hempstead takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Washington 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 Washington and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Hempstead station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Washington to Hempstead train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Hempstead train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Washington and Hempstead is 354.6 km. The road distance is 392 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly.