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How to get fromAlbany–Rensselaer Station to Hempsteadby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Hempstead by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Mineolatrain train Port Jefferson Branch / ...
    3h 21m
    $85–134

  2. Drive  154.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Hempsteadcar car 154.2 mi
    3h 19m
    $29–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany, Ny to Queens Vil, Nybus bus 411 / ...
    6h 21m
    $35–103

  4. Line 905 bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ALB - LGA
    3. Take the train from Woodside to Mineolatrain train
    4h 56m
    $94–666

  5. Train via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain train
    4h 34m
    $47–201

Albany–Rensselaer Station to Hempstead by train

Calendar92Weekly Trains
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Albany–Rensselaer Station, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Mineola via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New York Penn Station in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Albany, Ny to Queens Vil, Ny once daily. Tickets cost $29–100 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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