There are 6 ways to get from Hofstra University to Queens by train, bus, taxi, or car
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 Hempstead Branch
1h 3m$5–9Drive 13.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to Queenscar 13.6 mi
22 min$3–4Bus
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to Jamaica Bus Termbus n6 / ...
1h 25m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Queenstaxi 13.6 mi
22 min$130–160Train via (arr.) Hemp TC / West
- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch
1h 8m$8–12Bus via Rockaway Blvd/102 St
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to Jamaica Bus Termbus n6 / ...
- Take the bus from 168 St/Jamaica Bus Terminal to Rockaway Blvd/102 Stbus Q41
2h 6m$9–14
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Queens is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Queens is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $130 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Hofstra University to Queens. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Tpke + Oak St and arriving at Jamaica Bus Term via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hempstead and arriving at Jamaica. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.
The distance between Hofstra University and Queens is 12 miles. The road distance is 13.7 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Queens without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $5 - $9.
The train from Hempstead to Jamaica takes 32 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Hofstra University to Queens bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 station.
Hofstra University to Queens train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Queens is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $5 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 25m.
What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Queens, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Hempstead to Jamaica hourly. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, Nassau Inter-County Express operates a bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to Jamaica Bus Term every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 7m.
- 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 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
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to Jamaica Bus Term
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- 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 Jamaica Bus Term
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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Booking & Getting There
Hofstra University to Queens bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Jamaica Bus Term station.
Hofstra University to Queens train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to Queens is 14 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Hofstra University to Queens.
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