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

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There are 6 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
    1h 10m
    $9–15

  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/165 St to Van Sinderen Av/Fulton Stbus bus Q56
    2h 35m
    $9–14

  4. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 170 St / Hillsidebus bus n6 / ...
    2. Take the subway from 169 St to Church Avsubway subway F / ...
    2h 47m
    $6

  5. Taxi

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

  6. Train, line 5 subway

    1. Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Hempstead Branch
    2. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Church Avsubway subway 5
    2h 6m
    $13–21

Hofstra University to Brooklyn by foot, bus, and train

Calendar297Weekly Services
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Hempstead to Jamaica every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 32 min. 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/165 St in around 2h 35m.

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