Washington to Hempstead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Hempstead takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

4h 7m
Duration: 243 mi
Distance: $82
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela

3h 45m

$68–146

Washington to Hempstead train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Washington and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 2:35 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

4:00 PM → 7:53 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
4:02 PM → 8:02 PM
4h • 1 change
5:30 PM → 9:40 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
6:30 PM → 10:11 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

2:35 PM → 7:23 PM
4h 48m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington 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 Washington to Hempstead.

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Distance: 243.3 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Two other operators also service this route.

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