There are 5 ways to get from Hofstra University to Manhattan University by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hempstead Branch
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Marble Hilltrain Hudson
2h 21m$17–28Drive 24 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to Manhattan Universitycar 24 mi
38 min$5–7Train, bus
- Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hempstead Branch
- Take the bus from 3 Av/E 41 St to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 239 Stbus BxM1
2h 56m$11–22Bus
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to Jamaica Bus Termbus n6 / ...
- Take the bus from Merrick Blvd/Archer Av to E 180 St/Devoe Avbus
- Take the bus from E 180 St/Boston Rd to Broadway/Van Cortlandt Park Southbus Bx9
4h 2m$12–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Manhattan Universitytaxi 24 mi
38 min$210–260
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Manhattan University is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Manhattan University is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Hofstra University to Manhattan University. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Tpke + Oak St and arriving at Broadway/Van Cortlandt Park South via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10, Merrick Blvd/Archer Av and E 180 St/Boston Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Hofstra University to Manhattan University. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Van Cortlandt Park-242 St via Grand Central Terminal and Marble Hill-225 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Hofstra University and Manhattan University is 35 miles. The road distance is 24.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Manhattan University without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $16 - $29.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Hofstra University to Manhattan University, including transfers.
Hofstra University to Manhattan University bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 station.
Hofstra University to Manhattan University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Manhattan University is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $16 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $22 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Manhattan University, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Manhattan University via Hempstead, Grand Central Terminal, Marble Hill, Marble Hill-225 St, and Van Cortlandt Park-242 St in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Manhattan University via Hempstead Tpke + Oak St, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10, Jamaica Bus Term, Merrick Blvd/Archer Av, E 180 St/Devoe Av, E 180 St/Boston Rd, and Broadway/Van Cortlandt Park South in around 4h 2m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
Train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Marble Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–8
- Peak
- $9–11
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from 3 Av/E 41 St to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 239 St
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Merrick Blvd/Archer Av to E 180 St/Devoe Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from E 180 St/Boston Rd to Broadway/Van Cortlandt Park South
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to Jamaica Bus Term
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- 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
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $210–260
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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Booking & Getting There
Hofstra University to Manhattan University bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Jamaica Bus Term station.
Hofstra University to Manhattan University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to Manhattan University is 24 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Hofstra University to Manhattan University.
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