There are 5 ways to get from Hofstra University to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Train via Jamaica
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3h 2m$27–615Drive 113.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to Philadelphiacar 113.6 mi
2h 22m$21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
4h 54m$30–44Train
- Take the train from Hicksville to New York Penn Stationtrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
3h 13m$31–621Bus via Horace Harding Expwy/164 St
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus New York
6h 14m$38–92
Hofstra University to Philadelphia by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
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 6-10 and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
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 2m.
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 via Jamaica which takes 3h 2m and costs $27 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Hofstra University to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Hofstra University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 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 via Jamaica which takes 3h 2m and costs $27 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $45 and takes 4h 54m.
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, Jamaica, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Philadelphia Bus Station via Hempstead Tpke + Oak St, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10, 179 St / Hillside, Jamaica-179 St, 34 St-Herald Sq, and New York Midtown in around 4h 54m.
- 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 Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $2–4
- Peak
- $4–6
Train from Hicksville to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–70
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Hofstra University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at 179 St / Hillside 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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