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How to get fromHofstra University to Astoriaby train, bus, subway, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Hofstra University to Astoria by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain train Hempstead Branch
    1h 26m
    $9–16

  2. Drive  20.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hofstra University to Astoriacar car 20.4 mi
    30 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n6 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to Queens Plazasubway subway F / ...
    1h 50m
    $9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Astoriataxi taxi 20.4 mi
    30 min
    $180–230

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hillside Av/178 St to 39 Av/Main Stbus bus Q17
    3. Take the bus from Roosevelt Av/Main St to Astoria Blvd/14 Stbus bus Q19
    2h 55m
    $12–22

Hofstra University to Astoria by foot, bus, and train

Calendar191Weekly Services
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Hempstead to Jamaica hourly. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Astoria Blvd/14 St via Hempstead Tpke + Oak St, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10, Hillside Av/178 St, 39 Av/Main St, and Roosevelt Av/Main St in around 2h 55m.

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