There are 4 ways to get from Hofstra University to Midtown Manhattan by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hempstead Branch
1h 24m$7–15Drive 22.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to Midtown Manhattancar 22.3 mi
36 min$5–6Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 5 Av/53 Stsubway F / ...
1h 57m$9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Midtown Manhattantaxi 22.3 mi
36 min$200–250
Hofstra University to Midtown Manhattan by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Midtown Manhattan is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Midtown Manhattan is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $4 - $6.
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 Midtown Manhattan is 23 miles. The road distance is 22.5 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Midtown Manhattan 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 Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
Hofstra University to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to Midtown Manhattan is 22 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Hofstra University to Midtown Manhattan.
There are 3218+ hotels available in Midtown Manhattan.
What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Midtown Manhattan, 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.
- 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 5 Av/53 St
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $200–250
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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