There are 5 ways to get from Hofstra University to Jamaica by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch
1h 3m$5–9Drive 12 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to Jamaicacar 12 mi
20 min$3–4Bus
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to Jamaica Bus Termbus n6 / ...
1h 28m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Jamaicataxi 12 mi
20 min$110–140Train via (arr.) Hemp TC / West
- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch
1h 4m$8–12
Hofstra University to Jamaica by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Jamaica is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Jamaica is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $110 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Hofstra University to Jamaica. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Tpke + Oak St and arriving at Jamaica Bus Term via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hempstead and arriving at Jamaica. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.
The distance between Hofstra University and Jamaica is 12 miles. The road distance is 12.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Jamaica without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $5 - $9.
The train from Hempstead to Jamaica takes 32 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Hofstra University to Jamaica bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 station.
Hofstra University to Jamaica train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Jamaica is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $5 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 28m.
What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Jamaica, 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 Jamaica Bus Term every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 7m.
- 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 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
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to Jamaica Bus Term
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Hofstra University to Jamaica bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Jamaica Bus Term station.
Hofstra University to Jamaica train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to Jamaica is 12 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Hofstra University to Jamaica.
There are 3349+ hotels available in Jamaica.



