There are 4 ways to get from Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hempstead Branch
1h 24m$7–15Drive 22.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminalcar 22.9 mi
33 min$5–6Bus
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the bus from Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy to Madison Av/E 40 Stbus Qm68
3h 29m$9–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminaltaxi 22.9 mi
33 min$200–250
Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Tpke + Oak St and arriving at Madison Av/E 40 St via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 and Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hempstead and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
The distance between Hofstra University and Grand Central Terminal is 23 miles. The road distance is 23 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $7 - $15.
The train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal takes 53 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 station.
Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $7 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $14 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal via Hempstead Tpke + Oak St, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10, 179 St / Hillside, Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy, and Madison Av/E 40 St in around 3h 29m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
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 Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy to Madison Av/E 40 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $200–250
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at 179 St / Hillside station.
Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal is 23 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Hofstra University to Grand Central Terminal.
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