There are 5 ways to get from Hofstra University to Forest Hills (Station) by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch
1h 18m$9–14Drive 13.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to Forest Hills (Station)car 13.9 mi
22 min$3–4Bus, train
- Take the bus from McKenna Pl / Uniondale to Freeport Sta / Northbus n43 / ...
- Take the train from Freeport to Forest Hillstrain Babylon Branch
1h 25m$9–15Bus
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 170 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
1h 42m$9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Forest Hills (Station)taxi 13.9 mi
22 min$130–160
Hofstra University to Forest Hills (Station) by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Forest Hills (Station) is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Forest Hills (Station) is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $130 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Hofstra University to Forest Hills (Station). However, there are services departing from Hempstead Tpke + Oak St and arriving at 170 St / Hillside via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Hofstra University to Forest Hills (Station). However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Forest Hills via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Hofstra University and Forest Hills (Station) is 15 miles. The road distance is 14 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Forest Hills (Station) without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $8 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Hofstra University to Forest Hills (Station), including transfers.
Hofstra University to Forest Hills (Station) bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 station.
Hofstra University to Forest Hills (Station) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Forest Hills (Station) is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $8 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 and takes 1h 42m.
What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Forest Hills (Station), NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Hempstead to Jamaica hourly. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Hempstead to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
Train from Freeport to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $7–12
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from McKenna Pl / Uniondale to Freeport Sta / North
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express 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
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Hofstra University to Forest Hills (Station) bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at 170 St / Hillside station.
Hofstra University to Forest Hills (Station) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to Forest Hills (Station) is 14 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Hofstra University to Forest Hills (Station).
There are 3257+ hotels available in Forest Hills (Station).



