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There are 5 ways to get from Hofstra University to Manhattan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via (arr.) Hemp TC / West

    best
    1. Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Hempstead Branch
    1h 23m
    $10–18

  2. Drive 23.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hofstra University to Manhattancar car 23.5 mi
    38 min
    $5–7

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hillside Av/178 St to 39 Av/Main Stbus bus Q17
    3. Take the bus from Roosevelt Av/Main St to 1 St/27 Avbus bus Q19
    2h 59m
    $12–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Manhattantaxi taxi 23.5 mi
    38 min
    $210–260

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Hempstead Branch
    1h 25m
    $7–15

Hofstra University to Manhattan by foot, bus, and train

Calendar268Weekly Services
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to 1 St/27 Av via Hempstead Tpke + Oak St, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10, Hillside Av/178 St, 39 Av/Main St, and Roosevelt Av/Main St in around 2h 59m.

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