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 25m.

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 Madison Av/E 33 St and 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

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 Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

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 which takes 4h 37m and costs $65 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m 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 which takes 4h 37m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can line 905 bus and bus, which costs $35 - $120 and takes 6h 17m.

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 338+ hotels available in Hempstead.

Schenectady to Hempstead - 6 ways to travel via train, line 905 bus, and bus

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 (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 37m
$68–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 33 St to Hillside Av/180 Stbus Qm68
6h 25m
$26–36
Line 905 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Albany Bus Terminalbus 905
2. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
6h 17m
$38–114
Drive 175.5 mi
1. Drive from Schenectady to Hempsteadcar 175.5 mi
3h 18m
$32–47
Line 370 bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Nott Terr & State St to Rt 7 & Ronald Drbus
2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
3. Take the train from Woodside to Mineolatrain
4h 11m
$74–516
Train via Ossining
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
5h 23m
$53–81

Schenectady to Hempstead by train (Amtrak)

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4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 179.3 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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 hourly. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Hempstead via Albany Bus Terminal, Albany, New York, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, and Jamaica in around 6h 17m.

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