Hempstead Branch

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Trains operate between Hempstead and Penn Station, Grand Central Madison or Atlantic Terminal via Jamaica.

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HEMPSTEAD

Hempstead

HE11 min HE15 minopen_in_new

HEMPSTEAD

Country Life Press

HE7 min HE18 minopen_in_new

HEMPSTEAD

Garden City

HE4 min HE21 minopen_in_new

HEMPSTEAD

Nassau Boulevard

HE1 min HE23 minopen_in_new

HEMPSTEAD

Stewart Manor

HE66 min HE26 minopen_in_new

HEMPSTEAD

Floral Park

PJ34 min HE29 minopen_in_new

HEMPSTEAD

Bellerose

HE61 min HE1 minopen_in_new

HEMPSTEAD

Elmont-UBS Arena

HE59 min HE4 minopen_in_new

HEMPSTEAD

Queens Village

HE57 min HE7 minopen_in_new

HEMPSTEAD

Hollis

HE54 min HE10 minopen_in_new

HEMPSTEAD

Hillside Facility

PJ3 min PJ4 minopen_in_new

HEMPSTEAD

Jamaica

RO16 min BA2 minopen_in_new

HEMPSTEAD

Kew Gardens

BA36 min PJ14 minopen_in_new

HEMPSTEAD

Forest Hills

BA21 min RO21 minopen_in_new

HEMPSTEAD

Woodside

RO6 min RO5 minopen_in_new

HEMPSTEAD

Grand Central

BA4 min LBNowopen_in_new

HEMPSTEAD

East New York

CZ9 min FR5 minopen_in_new

HEMPSTEAD

Nostrand Avenue

CZ4 min BA3 minopen_in_new

HEMPSTEAD

Atlantic Terminal

CZ12 min PJ1 minopen_in_new

HEMPSTEAD

Penn Station

PJ2 min HE1 minopen_in_new

HEMPSTEAD Hempstead Branch Status & Alerts

Planned - Part Suspended

Aug 22 - 24, Sat 12:15 AM to Mon 3:30 AM
Update at 2026-08-21 10:06

No Hempstead Branch trains between Manhattan and Floral Park
Trains run between Floral Park and Hempstead only. Transfer at Floral Park for Huntington or Ronkonkoma Branch trains to and from Manhattan.
- For Hollis and Queens Village:
  Hourly eastbound service will be available on Huntington trains.
  MTA buses will accept LIRR tickets for westbound travel to Jamaica.
- For Elmont-UBS Arena:
  Eastbound service will be available on Huntington and Ronkonkoma trains.
  NICE Bus will accept LIRR tickets for westbound travel to Jamaica.
  Bellerose station is closed. NICE Bus will accept LIRR tickets on the nearby n24.
What's happening?
Switch replacement
Planned - Stops Skipped

Aug 22 - 24, Sat 12:15 AM to Mon 3:30 AM
Update at 2026-08-21 10:06

Westbound trains skip Elmont-UBS Arena, Queens Village, and Hollis

MTA buses will accept LIRR tickets for travel from Hollis and Queens Village to Jamaica. View a map of your route options .
NICE buses will accept LIRR tickets for travel from Elmont-UBS Arena to Jamaica.
Follow this link for information about transferring at the Jamaica Bus Terminal.
What's happening?
Switch replacement
Planned - Stops Skipped

Aug 24 - 28, Mon to Fri, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-08-21 10:06

Westbound trains skip Elmont-UBS Arena, Queens Village, and Hollis

MTA buses will accept LIRR tickets for travel from Queens Village and Hollis to Jamaica. View a map of your route options.
Elmont-UBS Arena riders should use Bellerose station instead.
Follow this link for information about transferring at the Jamaica Bus Terminal.
What's happening?
Accessibility improvements
Weekend Schedule

Monday, September 7
Update at 2026-08-21 10:06

LIRR trains run on a weekend schedule on Labor Day
Special Notice

Starting Tuesday, September 8
Update at 2026-08-21 10:06

New timetables are in effect on all branches, with revised departure times on many weekday off-peak trains

Check our TrainTime app or mta.info/schedules to see if your trip has changed.

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LIRR Hempstead FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the LIRR Hempstead?

Service operates between Hempstead and Penn Station, Grand Central Madison or Atlantic Terminal. Officially labeled as the Hempstead Branch.

Is the LIRR Hempstead running right now, and how many trains are being tracked?

Yes. The LIRR Hempstead line is operating right now (Good Service in our model). Our live feed maps about 4 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is LIRR Hempstead service running on schedule right now?

Right now our algorithm rates this line as Good Service based on recent wait times and live reliability. There are no active alerts for this route in our feed right now.

Where does the LIRR Hempstead run?

For live departures, stops, and maps, use AP Transit on our homepage.

How much is a LIRR Hempstead ticket?

LIRR fares depend on the fare zone you travel between and on whether the train is peak or off-peak, so a LIRR Hempstead ticket costs different amounts from different stations. Buy in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station machine before boarding: tickets bought from the conductor on board carry a surcharge. CityTicket covers off-peak trips inside the city, and current prices are on the MTA site. Check departures with AP Transit.

How often does the HEMPSTEAD train come, and what is the maximum wait?

Right now, HEMPSTEAD trains are arriving approximately every 23 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between HEMPSTEAD trains reach about 57 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).

Which stations may have spacing issues for the next HEMPSTEAD train (ETA on the arriving train)?

No stops on this line currently show a next-HEMPSTEAD ETA score under 60 for the arriving train in our snapshot. This view updates automatically; if headways worsen, check Status & Alerts below or AP Transit.