There are 6 ways to get from Hofstra University to Port Authority Bus Terminal by train, bus, subway, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hempstead Branch
1h 41m$7–15Drive 23.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to Port Authority Bus Terminalcar 23.4 mi
34 min$5–7Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 170 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the subway from 169 St to 42 St-Bryant Parksubway F / ...
2h 8m$9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Port Authority Bus Terminaltaxi 23.4 mi
34 min$210–260Train, subway
- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch
- Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway E
1h 56m$11–15Bus
- Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0250
2h 55m$6–10
Hofstra University to Port Authority Bus Terminal by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Port Authority Bus Terminal is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Port Authority Bus Terminal is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Hofstra University to Port Authority Bus Terminal. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Tpke + Oak St and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via Hempstead Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hempstead and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
The distance between Hofstra University and Port Authority Bus Terminal is 24 miles. The road distance is 23.5 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Port Authority Bus Terminal without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs $7 - $15.
The train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal takes 53 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Hofstra University to Port Authority Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Hempstead Bus Station.
Hofstra University to Port Authority Bus Terminal train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Port Authority Bus Terminal is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs $7 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $10 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Port Authority Bus Terminal, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, Greyhound-us operates a bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal once daily, and the journey takes 1h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
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
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 169 St to 42 St-Bryant Park
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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
Subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 34 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 170 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- 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
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $210–260
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Hofstra University to Port Authority Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Hofstra University to Port Authority Bus Terminal train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to Port Authority Bus Terminal is 24 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Hofstra University to Port Authority Bus Terminal.
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