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

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There are 6 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 Woodsidetrain train Hempstead Branch
    1h 14m
    $6–12

  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 55m
    $6

  4. 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 49m
    $12–22

  5. Taxi

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

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hempstead to Woodsidetrain train Hempstead Branch
    2. Take the bus from Woodside Av/61 St to 30 Av/12 Stbus bus Q18
    2h 27m
    $12–23

Hofstra University to Astoria by foot and bus

Calendar287Weekly Services
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 14m

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Hempstead to Woodside every 3 hours. Tickets cost $6–12 and the journey takes 43 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 49m.

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