There are 5 ways to get from Forest Hills (Station) to Hofstra University by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
1h 25m$7–14Drive 14 mi
cheapest- Drive from Forest Hills (Station) to Hofstra Universitycar 14 mi
21 min$3–4Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
1h 59m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Forest Hills (Station) to Hofstra Universitytaxi 14 mi
21 min$130–160Bus
- Take the bus from Jamaica Bus Term to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
2h 5m$11–19
Forest Hills (Station) to Hofstra University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forest Hills (Station) to Hofstra University is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Forest Hills (Station) to Hofstra University is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $130 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Forest Hills (Station) to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av and arriving at Fulton St + Duncan Rd. via Jamaica Bus Term and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Forest Hills (Station) to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Hempstead via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Forest Hills (Station) and Hofstra University is 15 miles. The road distance is 14.1 miles.
The best way to get from Forest Hills (Station) to Hofstra University without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $7 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Forest Hills (Station) to Hofstra University, including transfers.
Forest Hills (Station) to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Jamaica Bus Term station.
Forest Hills (Station) to Hofstra University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
The best way to get from Forest Hills (Station) to Hofstra University is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $7 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $19 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Forest Hills (Station), 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, Nassau Inter-County Express operates a bus from Jamaica Bus Term to (arr.) Hemp TC / East every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 9m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $2–3
- Peak
- $4–6
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to Jamaica-179 St
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Jamaica Bus Term to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Forest Hills (Station) to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at (arr.) Hemp TC / East station.
Forest Hills (Station) to Hofstra University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hempstead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forest Hills (Station) to Hofstra University is 14 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Forest Hills (Station) to Hofstra University.
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