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

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There are 5 ways to get from Hofstra University to Brooklyn 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
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to East New Yorktrain train City Terminal Zone / ...
    1h 21m
    $6–12

  2. Drive 21 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hofstra University to Brooklyncar car 21 mi
    29 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to Jamaica Bus Termbus bus n6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jamaica Av/170 St to Van Sinderen Av/Fulton Stbus bus Q56
    2h 33m
    $9–14

  4. 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 Church Avsubway subway F / ...
    2h 35m
    $9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Brooklyntaxi taxi 21 mi
    29 min
    $190–230

Hofstra University to Brooklyn by foot and bus

Calendar297Weekly Services
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 17.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to East New York via Hempstead and Jamaica in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Van Sinderen Av/Fulton St via Hempstead Tpke + Oak St, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10, Jamaica Bus Term, and Jamaica Av/170 St in around 2h 33m.

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