There are 5 ways to get from Hofstra University to New York by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hempstead Branch
1h 25m$7–15Drive 22.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to New Yorkcar 22.8 mi
38 min$4–6Bus
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the bus from Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy to Madison Av/E 25 Stbus Qm68
3h 8m$9–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hofstra University to New Yorktaxi 22.8 mi
38 min$200–250Train, subway
- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch
- Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway E
1h 41m$11–15
Hofstra University to New York by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to New York is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to New York is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Hofstra University to New York. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Tpke + Oak St and arriving at Madison Av/E 25 St via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 and Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hempstead and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Hofstra University and New York is 23 miles. The road distance is 22.9 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to New York without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $7 - $15.
The train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal takes 54 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Hofstra University to New York bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 station.
Hofstra University to New York train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to New York is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $7 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $14 and takes 3h 8m.
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 every 30 minutes. 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 8m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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 Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to W 4 St-Wash Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Hillside Av/Midland Pkwy to Madison Av/E 25 St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $200–250
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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Booking & Getting There
Hofstra University to New York bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at 179 St / Hillside station.
Hofstra University to New York train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to New York is 23 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Hofstra University to New York.
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