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How to get fromAstoria to Hofstra Universityby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Astoria to Hofstra University by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain train Hempstead Branch
    1h 33m
    $9–15

  2. Drive 19.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Astoria to Hofstra Universitycar car 19.9 mi
    30 min
    $4–6

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Queens Plaza to Jamaica-179 Stsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus bus n6 / ...
    2h 6m
    $9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Astoria to Hofstra Universitytaxi taxi 19.9 mi
    30 min
    $180–220

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Astoria Blvd/14 St to 39 Av/Main Stbus bus Q19
    2. Take the bus from Main St/38 Av to Hillside Av/179 Stbus bus Q17
    3. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus bus n6 / ...
    2h 56m
    $12–21

Astoria to Hofstra University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar188Weekly Services
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Astoria, NY, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Hempstead hourly. Tickets cost $2–6 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Astoria Blvd/14 St to Hofstra University via 39 Av/Main St, Main St/38 Av, 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 56m.

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