LIRR Hempstead Branch 🟢 – Schedules and Stations

The LIRR Hempstead Branch is a vital service from Penn Station through Jamaica, deep into Nassau County, ending at Hempstead. Daily commuter traffic makes this line incredibly popular, as it passes right through neighborhoods like Hollis, Queens Village, Floral Park, and Garden City. While not the longest of the lines, gone are the days of sparse service on the Hempstead line, which runs them at pretty consistent intervals, especially during rush hour.

Thus, Jamaica is a terminal point of sorts in that passengers can switch to almost all other LIRR lines from there, making this a major transfer point for many of its passengers. Hempstead Station is a Nassau County Central hub, offering residents direct access to Manhattan. A perennial workhorse of the Long Island Rail Road, the Hempstead Branch also continues to be a vital option for suburban commuters and Queens riders headed into the city.

LIRR Hempstead Branch Station Address

• Hempstead Station: West Columbia Street & Main Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
• Line Color: The Hempstead Branch is shown in Green 🟢 on LIRR maps.

Hempstead Branch Route Overview

• Runs between Hempstead (Nassau County) and Manhattan (Penn Station / Grand Central)

• Passes through Queens and Nassau County

• Fully electrified and served by electric trains (EMUs)

Hempstead Branch Stations

List of all active stations on the Hempstead Branch:

1. Hempstead

2. Country Life Press

3. Garden City

4. Nassau Boulevard

5. Stewart Manor

6. Floral Park

7. Bellerose

8. Queens Village

9. Hollis

10. Jamaica

11. Penn Station / Grand Central Madison / Atlantic Terminal

LIRR Hempstead Branch Fares and Monthly Pass

• Monthly Pass: Around $261/month
• Weekly Pass: Around $96.50/week
• Peak One-Way Ticket: Around $10.75
• Off-Peak One-Way Ticket: Around $7.75
• Senior/Disabled Fare: About $3.75
• CityTicket (Jamaica to Manhattan): $5 weekdays off-peak, $7 weekends/peak

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Hempstead Branch Transfers and Connections

• Jamaica Station:

  • Transfer to all other LIRR lines

  • NYC Subway: E, J, Z lines

  • AirTrain JFK

• Atlantic Terminal (via Jamaica):

  • Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, R

• Penn Station / Grand Central (via Jamaica):

  • Subway connections to many lines

  • Access to Midtown Manhattan

• Bus Connections:

  • NICE Bus at Hempstead and Floral Park

  • MTA Bus at Queens Village and Jamaica

LIRR Hempstead Branch Schedule

Hempstead Branch Weekday Schedule (Monday – Friday AM)

Hempstead Branch Weekday Schedule (Monday – Friday PM)

Weekend Schedule Hempstead Branch (Saturday – Sunday AM)

Weekend Schedule Hempstead Branch (Saturday – Sunday PM)

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FAQs

Q1: What is the final stop on the Hempstead Branch?

A1: The Hempstead at the Hempstead Branch is the eastern terminal.

Q2: Does the Hempstead Branch provide direct service to Penn Station?

A2: Yes, a good number of trains in the Hempstead Branch pass straight to Penn Station through Jamaica.

Q3: Is the Hempstead Branch fully electrified?

A3: Yes, the Hempstead Branch is fully electrified and runs in regular electric trains.

Q4: How long does it take to travel from Hempstead to Penn Station?

A4: On average, my traveling time between Hempstead and Penn Station takes between 45 and 50 minutes.

Q5: Are there any major connections at Jamaica on the Hempstead Branch?

A5: Yes, the Hempstead Branch, and riders can transfer at Jamaica to other LIRR lines, the AirTrain JFK, and subway services.