There are 5 ways to get from Hofstra University to Hoboken by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hempstead Branch
1h 24m$7–15Drive 26.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to Hobokencar 26.7 mi
42 min$5–7Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 14 Stsubway F / ...
2h 4m$9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Hobokentaxi 26.7 mi
42 min$240–290Bus
- 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 25 Stbus Qm68
3h 16m$9–14
Hofstra University to Hoboken by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Hoboken is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Hoboken is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Hofstra University to Hoboken. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Tpke + Oak St and arriving at Madison Av/E 25 St via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 and Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
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 Hoboken is 23 miles. The road distance is 26.8 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Hoboken 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 Hoboken bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 station.
Hofstra University to Hoboken train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Hoboken is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $7 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $14 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Hoboken, NJ, 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 Madison Av/E 25 St via Hempstead Tpke + Oak St, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10, 179 St / Hillside, and Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy in around 3h 16m.
- 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
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Jamaica-179 St to 14 St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 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
- 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
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 25 St
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- 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
- 42 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 Hoboken bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at 179 St / Hillside station.
Hofstra University to Hoboken train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to Hoboken is 27 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Hofstra University to Hoboken.
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