There are 6 ways to get from Hofstra University to Newark 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 Jamaicatrain
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
1h 53m$9–26Drive 31.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to Newarkcar 31.7 mi
52 min$6–9Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway F / ...
2h 40m$11–559Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Newarktaxi 31.7 mi
52 min$280–340Bus, train via Hicksville Sta / Duffy
- Take the bus from Front St + Beverly Rd to Hicksville Sta / Duffybus n48 / ...
- Take the train from Hicksville to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch / ...
1h 57m$13–32Bus, train
- Take the bus from McKenna Pl / Uniondale to Freeport Sta / Northbus n43
- Take the train from Freeport to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Newark Penn Stationbus
2h 56m$20–35
Hofstra University to Newark by foot, bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Newark is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Newark is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct train from Hofstra University to Newark station. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Jamaica and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Hofstra University and Newark is 34 miles. The road distance is 31.9 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Newark without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs $9 - $26.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Hofstra University to Newark, including transfers.
Hofstra University to Newark train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
Hofstra University to Newark train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to Newark is 32 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Hofstra University to Newark.
There are 3517+ hotels available in Newark.
What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Newark Penn Station via Hempstead, Jamaica, and New York Penn Station in around 1h 53m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Hempstead to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $2–4
- Peak
- $4–6
Train from Hicksville to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $12–18
Train from Freeport to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $11–16
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–11
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Jamaica-179 St to 34 St-Herald Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
Bus from Front St + Beverly Rd to Hicksville Sta / Duffy
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from McKenna Pl / Uniondale to Freeport Sta / North
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $280–340
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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