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How to get fromHofstra University to Columbia Universityby train, subway, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Hofstra University to Columbia University by train, subway, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    1h 58m
    $10–18

  2. Drive 24.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hofstra University to Columbia Universitycar car 24.2 mi
    36 min
    $5–7

  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 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway F / ...
    3. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus bus M5
    3h 4m
    $12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 24.2 mi
    36 min
    $220–260

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Hempstead Branch
    2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Broadway/W 120 Stbus bus M4
    3h 13m
    $13–26

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0250
    2. Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 116 Stbus bus M104
    3h 55m
    $9–18

Hofstra University to Columbia University by foot, bus, and subway

Calendar297Weekly Services
Duration3h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Columbia University via Hempstead Tpke + Oak St, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, Hempstead Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 41 St/8 Av, and Broadway/W 116 St in around 3h 55m.

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