There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Hempstead by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, or bus
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the train from Woodside to Mineolatrain
2h 13m$100–661Drive 243.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Hempsteadcar 243.6 mi
4h 46m$45–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 44m$70–151Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 29m$46–77Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain
2h 8m$937–1,552Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Mineolatrain
2h 46m$928–1,604Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
4h 12m$68–425Bus via Jamaica
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
5h 45m$65–134
Washington to Hempstead by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Hempstead is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Hempstead is to fly and train which takes 2h 8m and costs $900 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at New York Midtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Mineola via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Washington and Hempstead is 235 miles. The road distance is 245.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Washington to Hempstead, including transfers.
Washington to Hempstead bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Hempstead train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Hempstead is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown hourly. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Woodside to Mineola
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $7–12
Train from Jamaica to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
Train from New York Penn Station to Mineola
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Hempstead bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Washington to Hempstead train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Hempstead is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Washington to Hempstead.
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