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

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There are 6 ways to get from Brooklyn 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 34m
    $8–15

  2. Drive 20.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Hofstra Universitycar car 20.8 mi
    31 min
    $4–6

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Church Av to 169 Stsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the bus from 168 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus bus n6 / ...
    2h 56m
    $6

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Avenue H/Nostrand Av to Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 115 Stbus bus Q35
    2. Take the bus from Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 115 St to Beach 21 St/Mott Avbus bus Q22
    3. Take the bus from Mott Av / Central to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus bus n32 / ...
    2h 59m
    $9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Hofstra Universitytaxi taxi 20.8 mi
    31 min
    $190–230

  6. Line 5 subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Church Av to Grand Central-42 Stsubway subway 5
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain train Hempstead Branch
    2h 31m
    $13–21

Brooklyn to Hofstra University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar188Weekly Services
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, 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 Avenue H/Nostrand Av to Hofstra University via Rockaway Beach Blvd/Beach 115 St, Beach 21 St/Mott Av, Mott Av / Central, (arr.) Hemp TC / East, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 2h 59m.

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