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How to get fromHoboken to Hofstra Universityby ferry, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Hoboken to Hofstra University by ferry, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 18 ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 18
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain train Hempstead Branch
    2h 8m

  2. Drive  26.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hoboken to Hofstra Universitycar car 26.1 mi
    41 min
    $5–7

  3. Line 18 ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 18
    2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 33 St to Hillside Av/180 Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus bus n6 / ...
    3h 58m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hoboken to Hofstra Universitytaxi taxi 26.1 mi
    41 min
    $230–280

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  • Distance: 26.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Hoboken, NJ, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Hoboken to Hofstra University. However, you can take the line 18 ferry to Midtown / W. 39th St., take the taxi to Grand Central Terminal, take the train to Hempstead, walk to Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, take the bus to Fulton St + Duncan Rd., then walk to Hofstra University. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Hofstra University via Midtown / W. 39th St., Madison Av/E 33 St, Hillside Av/180 St, 178 St / Hillside, (arr.) Hemp TC / East, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 3h 58m.

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