What is the cheapest way to get from Princeton Junction to Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from Princeton Junction to Hempstead is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Princeton Junction to Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from Princeton Junction to Hempstead is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct train between Princeton Junction and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton Junction to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Princeton Jct. and arriving at Mineola via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Princeton Junction to Hempstead?

The distance between Princeton Junction and Hempstead is 69 miles. The road distance is 69.2 miles.

How do I travel from Princeton Junction to Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from Princeton Junction to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $9 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Princeton Junction to Hempstead?

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Princeton Junction to Hempstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton Junction to Hempstead train from?

Princeton Junction to Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.

Where does the Princeton Junction to Hempstead train arrive?

Princeton Junction to Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Princeton Junction to Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton Junction to Hempstead is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Princeton Junction to Hempstead.

Where can I stay near Hempstead?

There are 359+ hotels available in Hempstead.

Princeton Junction to Hempstead - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and subway

There are 4 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Hempstead by train, car, subway, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Mineolatrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
2h 4m
$10–34
Train, subway, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F / ...
3. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
3h 25m
$9–26
Drive 68.8 mi
1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Hempsteadcar 68.8 mi
1h 35m
$13–19
Train via Hempstead
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
3h 13m
$10–35

Princeton Junction to Hempstead by train

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2h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 68.9 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

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 4m.

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