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How to get fromHofstra University to New Yorkby train, bus, subway, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Hempstead Branch
    1h 25m
    $7–15
  2. Drive  22.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hofstra University to New Yorkcar car 22.8 mi
    38 min
    $5–6
  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n6 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway subway F / ...
    2h 5m
    $9
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hofstra University to New Yorktaxi taxi 22.8 mi
    38 min
    $200–250
  5. 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/Midland Pkwy to Madison Av/E 25 Stbus bus Qm68
    3h 14m
    $9–14

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 54 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 14m.

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