The average bus between Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) and Hofstra University takes 2h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) to Hofstra University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) and Hofstra University. The earliest departure is at 3:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Hofstra University at 11:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Kissena Blvd/Main St and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) station and arriving at Hofstra University station via Hillside Av/179 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) to Hofstra University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Kissena Blvd/Main St station.
Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) to Hofstra University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at (arr.) Hemp TC / East station.
The distance between Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) and Hofstra University is 19.9 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a vehicle from Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) to Hofstra University via Kissena Blvd/Main St, Hillside Av/179 St, 178 St / Hillside, (arr.) Hemp TC / East, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 2h 20m.