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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Hempstead is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Hempstead is to fly and train which takes 2h 40m and costs $850 - $4,100.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Mineola via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Rochester to Hempstead?

The distance between Rochester and Hempstead is 285 miles. The road distance is 338.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Hempstead without a car is to train via Albany which takes 8h 29m and costs $80 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Rochester to Hempstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Hempstead train from?

Rochester to Hempstead train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.

Train or bus from Rochester to Hempstead?

The best way to get from Rochester to Hempstead is to train via Albany which takes 8h 29m and costs $80 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Rochester to Hempstead train arrive?

Rochester to Hempstead train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Hempstead is 338 miles. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Rochester to Hempstead.

Where can I stay near Hempstead?

There are 349+ hotels available in Hempstead.

Rochester to Hempstead - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Rochester to Hempstead by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Fly Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)ROC - JFK
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempstead
2h 40m
$880–4,038
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0215 / ...
8h 40m
$55–96
Train via Albany
1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
8h 29m
$84–260
Drive 336.2 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Hempstead336.2 mi
6h 27m
$62–89
Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)ROC - LGA
2. Take the train from Woodside to Mineola
2h 51m
$212–582
Fly Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)ROC - EWR
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Mineola
3h 16m
$203–502
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)BUF - LGA
4h 52m
$90–483
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)BUF - JFK
4h 49m
$98–519
Bus via Jamaica Bus Term (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York MidtownFlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 53m
$58–115
Train
1. Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn StationVIA Rail
10h 10m
$61–127

Rochester to Hempstead by train

42Weekly Trains

8h 29mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 283.6 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Rochester to Mineola via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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