There are 9 ways to get from Hofstra University to Syracuse by train, bus, car, plane, or subway
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Hicksville to New York Penn Stationtrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2686 / ...
7h 48m$51–96Drive 252.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to Syracusecar 252.2 mi
5h 41m$46–67Train
- Take the train from Hicksville to New York Penn Stationtrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Syracusetrain VIA Rail
8h 11m$86–261Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane JFK - SYR
5h 33m$88–529Bus
- Take the bus from New York to Syracusebus Adt N816 / ...
9h 5m$49–194Train, subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
- Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 63 Dr-Rego Parksubway
- Take the bus from Junction Blvd/Queens Blvd to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane LGA - SYR
6h 41m$105–681Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester, train
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
- Take the train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
6h 11m$131–713Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane JFK - ITH
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
7h 23m$61–317Fly Laguardia Airport to Rochester, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
- Take the train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
7h 31m$148–865
Hofstra University to Syracuse by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Syracuse is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Syracuse is to train and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $85 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Hofstra University to Syracuse. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Tpke + Oak St and arriving at Syracuse via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10, Hillside Av/178 St, 188 St/64 Av and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Hofstra University to Syracuse. However, there are services departing from Hicksville and arriving at Syracuse via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Hofstra University and Syracuse is 321 miles. The road distance is 253.7 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Syracuse without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 48m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Hofstra University to Syracuse, including transfers.
Hofstra University to Syracuse bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.
Hofstra University to Syracuse train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hicksville station.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Syracuse is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs $85 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $200 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Syracuse, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Syracuse via Front St + Beverly Rd, Hicksville Sta / Duffy, Hicksville, and New York Penn Station in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from New York to Syracuse every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–180 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
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
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
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
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from New York Penn Station to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $75–190
- Business
- $110–230
- Business Plus
- $120–240
- Economy
- $85–190
- Economy Plus
- $95–200
Train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $21–75
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $24–80
- Economy Plus
- $26–90
Train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $21–75
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $24–80
- Economy Plus
- $26–90
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 63 Dr-Rego Park
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from New York to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–180
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $40–170
- Flexible
- $80–180
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Junction Blvd/Queens Blvd to Laguardia Rd/94 St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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More Questions & Answers
Hofstra University to Syracuse bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Hofstra University to Syracuse train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to Syracuse is 254 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Hofstra University to Syracuse.
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