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How to get fromBoston to Hofstra Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, ferry, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), subway, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Boston to Hofstra University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, ferry, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), subway, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    5h 57m
    $61–730

  2. Drive  214.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Hofstra Universitycar car 214.6 mi
    4h 8m
    $40–57

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Queens Jamaicabus bus FlixBus 2612
    6h 26m
    $43–63

  4. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BOS - JFK
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain train
    4h 37m
    $441–1,331

  5. Bus via New York (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0230 / ...
    6h 51m
    $50–72

  6. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, subway, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BOS - LGA
    3. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway subway
    4. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain train
    5h 4m
    $80–505

  7. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BOS - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    5. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain train
    5h 42m
    $516–1,058

  8. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane plane BOS - ISP
    3. Take the train from Central Islip to Hicksvilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Hicksville LIRR Station to Front St + Hamilton Stbus bus
    5h 41m
    $267–380

  9. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane PVD - JFK
    5h 23m
    $62–307

Boston to Hofstra University by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to Queens Jamaica 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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