The average bus between Long Island and Hofstra University takes 3h 30m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Long Island 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 twice daily between Long Island and Hofstra University. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Long Island is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Hofstra University at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Patchogue LIRR and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Long Island station and arriving at Hofstra University station via Amityville LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Long Island to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Patchogue LIRR station.
Long Island to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Jerusalem Ave + Rutland Rd station.
The distance between Long Island and Hofstra University is 46.6 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a bus from Main St/Furrows Rd to Hofstra University via Patchogue LIRR, Amityville LIRR, Amityville Sta, and Jerusalem Ave + Rutland Rd in around 3h 32m.