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

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Hempstead is to bus which costs $26 - $40 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Hempstead is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Hilton Av / Fulton via 6 Av/W 37 St, 188 St/64 Av and 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Schenectady and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Mineola via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Hempstead?

The distance between Schenectady and Hempstead is 180 miles. The road distance is 176.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Schenectady to Hempstead without a car is to train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station which takes 4h 41m and costs $55 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Schenectady to Hempstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Hempstead bus from?

Schenectady to Hempstead bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Schenectady station.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Hempstead train from?

Schenectady to Hempstead train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Schenectady to Hempstead?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Hempstead is to train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station which takes 4h 41m and costs $55 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Schenectady to Hempstead bus arrive?

Schenectady to Hempstead bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown station.

Where does the Schenectady to Hempstead train arrive?

Schenectady to Hempstead train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Schenectady to Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Hempstead is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Schenectady to Hempstead.

Where can I stay near Hempstead?

There are 334+ hotels available in Hempstead.

Schenectady to Hempstead - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Schenectady to Hempstead by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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

Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
4h 41m
$56–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - MidtownNyc
2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 37 St to 188 St/64 AvQm5 / ...
3. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Hilton Av / Fultonn6 / ...
6h 10m
$26–39
Drive 175.5 mi
1. Drive from Schenectady to Hempstead175.5 mi
3h 18m
$32–47
Fly, train
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)ALB - LGA
2. Take the train from Woodside to Mineola
4h 5m
$237–716
Train
1. Take the train from Schenectady to New York Penn StationVIA Rail
5h 20m
$34–101
Train via Ossining
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Croton-Harmon Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Grand Central TerminalHudson
5h 23m
$42–129

Schenectady to Hempstead by train (Amtrak)

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4h 41mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.4 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Hilton Av / Fulton via New York, NY - Midtown, 6 Av/W 37 St, 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 6h 10m.

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