There are 5 ways to get from Hofstra University to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
3h 7m$30–618Drive 113.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to Philadelphiacar 113.6 mi
2h 22m$21–30Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
4h 25m$34–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from Front St + Beverly Rd to Hicksville Sta / Duffybus n48 / ...
- Take the train from Hicksville to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3h 9m$31–621Bus via 179 St / Hillside
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
5h 3m$31–44
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Hofstra University to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Tpke + Oak St and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21 and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Hofstra University to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at 30th Street Station via Jamaica and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Hofstra University and Philadelphia is 114 miles. The road distance is 114.3 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $29 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Hofstra University to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Hofstra University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
Hofstra University to Philadelphia train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Philadelphia is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $29 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to 30th Street Station via Hempstead Tpke + Oak St, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, Hempstead, Jamaica, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Hempstead to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
Train from Hicksville to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $12–18
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Hofstra University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Hofstra University to Philadelphia train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to Philadelphia is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Hofstra University to Philadelphia.
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