There are 5 ways to get from Hartford to Hofstra University by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
4h 37m$34–56Drive 115 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hartford to Hofstra Universitycar 115 mi
2h 26m$19–28Train
- Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain
4h 55m$46–75Fly, train
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BDL - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain
3h 59m$49–273Bus
- Take the bus from Hartford to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
- Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to 164 St/Horace Harding Expwybus Qm4
6h 31m$32–53
Hartford to Hofstra University by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hartford to Hofstra University is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Hartford to Hofstra University is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Hartford to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Hartford and arriving at Fulton St + Duncan Rd. via 6 Av/W 42 St, Horace Harding Expwy/164 St, 178 St / Hillside and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Hartford station to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Hartford Amtrak Station and arriving at Hempstead via New Haven and Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Hartford and Hofstra University is 139 miles. The road distance is 115.6 miles.
The best way to get from Hartford to Hofstra University without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 37m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Hartford to Hofstra University, including transfers.
Hartford to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Hartford station.
Hartford to Hofstra University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hartford Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Hartford to Hofstra University is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Hartford, CT, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Hofstra University via New Haven, Grand Central Terminal, and Hempstead in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hartford to Hofstra University via New York, 6 Av/W 42 St, Horace Harding Expwy/164 St, Hillside Av/179 St, 178 St / Hillside, (arr.) Hemp TC / East, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 6h 31m.
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
Train from Jamaica to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–22
- Peak
- $26–29
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Hartford to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to 164 St/Horace Harding Expwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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Booking & Getting There
Hartford to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Hartford to Hofstra University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hartford to Hofstra University is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Hartford to Hofstra University.
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