There are 4 ways to get from Connecticut to Hofstra University by train, car ferry, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Bridgeport to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
3h 40m$26–42Drive 62.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bridgeport to Hofstra Universitycar 62.8 mi
1h 22m$12–17Car ferry, line 4 bus
- Take the car ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
- Take the bus from Smith Haven Mall to Amityville LIRRbus 4
5h 43m$31–89Bus
- Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0255s
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0250
6h 3m$45–62
Connecticut to Hofstra University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Connecticut to Hofstra University is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Connecticut to Hofstra University is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Connecticut to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Bridgeport Bus Stop and arriving at Fulton St + Duncan Rd. via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Connecticut to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Bridgeport and arriving at Hempstead via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Connecticut and Hofstra University is 79 miles. The road distance is 63.2 miles.
The best way to get from Connecticut to Hofstra University without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Connecticut to Hofstra University, including transfers.
Connecticut to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bridgeport Bus Stop station.
Connecticut to Hofstra University train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Bridgeport station.
The best way to get from Connecticut to Hofstra University is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $25 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Connecticut, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Bridgeport to Hofstra University via Grand Central Terminal, Hempstead, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Hofstra University via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Hempstead Bus Station, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Bridgeport to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $22–24
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- [email protected]
- Website
- sctbus.org
Bus from Smith Haven Mall to Amityville LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $24–35
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $17–25
- Phone
- +1 888-443-3779
- [email protected]
- Website
- 88844ferry.com
Car ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–80
- Website
- https://www.88844ferry.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.88844ferry.com/schedule
- Car and passenger
- $78–80
- Adult
- $25
- Senior
- $22
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More Questions & Answers
Connecticut to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Connecticut to Hofstra University train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Connecticut to Hofstra University is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Connecticut to Hofstra University.
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