There are 6 ways to get from Hofstra University to Queens by train, bus, taxi, or car
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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 170 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
1h 22m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Queenstaxi 13.6 mi
22 min$130–160Bus via Jamaica Bus Term
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to Jamaica Bus Termbus n6 / ...
1h 37m$3Bus 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 10m$9–14
Hofstra University to Queens by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Queens is to bus via Jamaica Bus Term which costs $3 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Queens is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $130 - $160.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 and arriving at Jamaica Bus Term. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.
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 22m.
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 170 St / Hillside every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 4m.
- 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
- 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
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to Jamaica Bus Term
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to Jamaica Bus Term
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 168 St/Jamaica Bus Terminal to Rockaway Blvd/102 St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Hofstra University to Queens bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at 170 St / Hillside 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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