Hempstead Gardens to Penn Station by LIRR
Quick answer: Take an LIRR train toward Atlantic Terminal from Hempstead Gardens to Jamaica, then take an LIRR train from Jamaica to Penn Station. The trip takes about 56 minutes door to door on a weekday (54 to 59 depending on the connection). An LIRR train comes about once an hour during the day.
Hempstead Gardens to Penn Station
- LIRR
- LIRR LIRR trainFrom Hempstead Gardens toward Atlantic Terminal5 stops, about 24 min
- Change at Jamaica
- LIRR LIRR trainFrom Jamaica toward Penn Station1 stop, about 20 min
- Get off at Penn Station
- Penn Station
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take an LIRR train toward Atlantic Terminal from Hempstead Gardens to Jamaica. It's 5 stops, about 24 minutes.
- Take an LIRR train from Jamaica to Penn Station. It's 1 stop, about 20 minutes.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | LIRR train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 5:24 am | 12:01 am | 56 min | About once an hour |
| Saturday | 6:05 am | 12:01 am | 54 min | About once an hour |
| Sunday | 6:05 am | 12:01 am | 54 min | About once an hour |
Late at night
On weeknights the last trip that gets you there in about the usual time leaves around 12:01 am, and the first one in the morning around 5:24 am. On Saturday night the last one leaves around 12:01 am, and on Sunday night around 12:01 am.
Tips for this trip
- Check the train's destination. Not every LIRR train at Jamaica goes to Penn Station. Trains to Atlantic Terminal or Grand Central don't. On a weekday 176 trains do; look for Penn Station on the board.
- Newark Penn Station is a different station, in Newark, New Jersey. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Moynihan Train Hall, across the street, serves LIRR and Amtrak riders too. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
What it costs
- LIRR: the fare depends on the fare zones and on peak or off-peak time. Peak = weekday trains arriving NYC terminals 6-10 a.m. or leaving them 4-8 p.m. Off-peak all other times, weekends and holidays. Buy in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station ticket machine before you board. Buying on the train costs $7.75-8.50 more (not charged where the station has no ticket machine).
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Hempstead Gardens to Penn Station: common questions
How do I get from Hempstead Gardens to Penn Station by public transit?
Take an LIRR train toward Atlantic Terminal from Hempstead Gardens to Jamaica, then take an LIRR train from Jamaica to Penn Station.
How long does it take?
About 56 minutes door to door on a weekday, 54 to 59 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 54 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Jamaica.
What time is the last train?
On weeknights the last trip that gets you there in about the usual time leaves around 12:01 am, and the first one in the morning around 5:24 am. On Saturday night the last one leaves around 12:01 am, and on Sunday night around 12:01 am.
How much does it cost?
LIRR: the fare depends on the fare zones and on peak or off-peak time. Peak = weekday trains arriving NYC terminals 6-10 a.m. or leaving them 4-8 p.m. Off-peak all other times, weekends and holidays. Buy in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station ticket machine before you board. Buying on the train costs $7.75-8.50 more (not charged where the station has no ticket machine).
Related routes
Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- MTA: LIRR and Metro-North fares
- Penn Station: visitor information
- Penn Station: visitor information
Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.
Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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