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 $11 - $17 and takes 1h 37m.

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 37m and costs $11 - $17.

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 31m.

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 31m and costs $13 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m 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 37m to drive from Princeton to Hempstead.

Where can I stay near Hempstead?

There are 319+ hotels available in Hempstead.

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

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

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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 31m
$13–48
Drive 67.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Princeton to Hempsteadcar 67.9 mi
1h 37m
$12–17
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
3h 24m
$28–60

Princeton to Hempstead by train

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2h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 71.5 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

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 31m.

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