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

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Hempstead is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Hempstead is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Mineola via Princeton Jct. and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Princeton to Hempstead?

The distance between Princeton and Hempstead is 72 miles. The road distance is 68.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Princeton to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $10 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Princeton to Hempstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Hempstead train from?

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

Where does the Princeton to Hempstead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Princeton to Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Hempstead is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Princeton to Hempstead.

Where can I stay near Hempstead?

There are 345+ hotels available in Hempstead.

Princeton to Hempstead - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Princeton to Hempstead by train, bus, or car

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 StationNec
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to MineolaPort Jefferson Branch / ...
2h 24m
$11–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus TerminalSuburban Transit
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to HempsteadHempstead Branch
3h 7m
$43–63
Drive 67.9 mi
1. Drive from Princeton to Hempstead67.9 mi
1h 34m
$13–18

Princeton to Hempstead by train

297Weekly Trains

2h 24mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Princeton to Hempstead.

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Distance: 71.5 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton to Mineola via Princeton Jct. and New York Penn Station in around 2h 24m.

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