There are 6 ways to get from Hofstra University to Forest Hills by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus via Hempstead Tpke + Oak St
best- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 170 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
1h 22m$6Drive 14.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to Forest Hillscar 14.6 mi
22 min$3–4Train
- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch
- Take the train from Jamaica to Forest Hillstrain Babylon Branch / ...
1h 24m$6–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Forest Hillstaxi 14.6 mi
22 min$130–170Bus
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 170 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
1h 34m$3Bus via Forest Hills-71 Av
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
1h 38m$9
Hofstra University to Forest Hills by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Forest Hills is to bus which costs $3 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Forest Hills is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $130 - $170.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 and arriving at 170 St / Hillside. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Hofstra University to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Forest Hills via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Hofstra University and Forest Hills is 13 miles. The road distance is 14.7 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Forest Hills without a car is to bus via Hempstead Tpke + Oak St which takes 1h 22m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Hofstra University to Forest Hills, including transfers.
Hofstra University to Forest Hills bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 station.
Hofstra University to Forest Hills train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Forest Hills is to bus via Hempstead Tpke + Oak St which takes 1h 22m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 1h 24m.
What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?
Nassau Inter-County Express operates a bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 170 St / Hillside every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Forest Hills via Hempstead and Jamaica in around 1h 24m.
- 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 Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $1
- Peak
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 170 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- 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
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 170 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- 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
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
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Hofstra University to Forest Hills bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at 170 St / Hillside station.
Hofstra University to Forest Hills train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to Forest Hills is 15 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Hofstra University to Forest Hills.
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