There are 5 ways to get from Hofstra University to Coney Island by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
- Take the train from Jamaica to Atlantic Terminaltrain
- Take the subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Bay 50 Stsubway D
2h 3m$13–20Drive 26.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to Coney Islandcar 26.5 mi
37 min$5–7Bus
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 1-5 to Plainview Av / B 20bus n32 / ...
- Take the bus from Beach 20 St/Plainview Av to Beach Channel Dr/Rockaway Ferrybus Q22
- Take the bus from Beach Channel Dr/Rockaway Ferry to Flatbush Av/Avenue Ubus Q35
- Take the bus from Avenue U/Flatbush Av to 25 Av/Harway Avbus B3
3h 32m$9–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Coney Islandtaxi 26.5 mi
37 min$240–290Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to Coney Island-Stillwell Avsubway F / ...
3h 2m$9
Hofstra University to Coney Island by foot, bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Coney Island is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Coney Island is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Hofstra University to Coney Island. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Tpke + Oak St and arriving at 25 Av/Harway Av via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 1-5, Beach 20 St/Plainview Av, Beach Channel Dr/Rockaway Ferry and Avenue U/Flatbush Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Hofstra University to Coney Island. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Bay 50 St via Jamaica and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Hofstra University and Coney Island is 30 miles. The road distance is 26.7 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Coney Island without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 3m and costs $12 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Hofstra University to Coney Island, including transfers.
Hofstra University to Coney Island bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 1-5 station.
Hofstra University to Coney Island train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
Hofstra University to Coney Island bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Plainview Av / B 20 station.
What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Coney Island, Kings County, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to 25 Av/Harway Av via Hempstead Tpke + Oak St, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 1-5, Beach 20 St/Plainview Av, Beach Channel Dr/Rockaway Ferry, and Avenue U/Flatbush Av in around 3h 32m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Hempstead to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
Train from Jamaica to Atlantic Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $2–3
- Peak
- $4–5
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Bay 50 St
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Jamaica-179 St to Coney Island-Stillwell Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 1-5 to Plainview Av / B 20
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Beach 20 St/Plainview Av to Beach Channel Dr/Rockaway Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Beach Channel Dr/Rockaway Ferry to Flatbush Av/Avenue U
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $0
Bus from Avenue U/Flatbush Av to 25 Av/Harway Av
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $240–290
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Hofstra University to Coney Island train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to Coney Island is 27 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Hofstra University to Coney Island.
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