There are 5 ways to get from Hofstra University to Seton Hall University by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to South Orangetrain Mne
2h 50m$10–29Drive 35.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to Seton Hall Universitycar 35.9 mi
1h$7–10Train, subway, bus
- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
- Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway E
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ivy Hill Loopbus 107
3h 18m$20–43Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 42 St-Bryant Parksubway F / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ivy Hill Loopbus 107
3h 49m$15–34Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Seton Hall Universitytaxi 35.9 mi
1h$320–380
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Seton Hall University is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Seton Hall University is to drive which takes 1h and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct train from Hofstra University to Seton Hall University. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at South Orange via Jamaica and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Hofstra University and Seton Hall University is 41 miles. The road distance is 36.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Seton Hall University without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $10 - $29.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Hofstra University to Seton Hall University, including transfers.
Hofstra University to Seton Hall University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
Hofstra University to Seton Hall University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to Seton Hall University is 36 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Hofstra University to Seton Hall University.
There are 3562+ hotels available in Seton Hall University.
What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Seton Hall University, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Seton Hall University via Hempstead, Jamaica, New York Penn Station, and South Orange in around 2h 50m.
- 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 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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to South Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–14
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
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
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Jamaica-179 St to 42 St-Bryant Park
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ivy Hill Loop
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–28
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–28
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ivy Hill Loop
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–28
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–28
- 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 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
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