There are 4 ways to get from Hofstra University to West Village by train, bus, subway, 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 33rd Street to Christopher Streettrain
1h 43m$11–19Drive 23.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to West Villagecar 23.3 mi
40 min$5–7Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway F / ...
2h 6m$9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hofstra University to West Villagetaxi 23.3 mi
40 min$210–260
Hofstra University to West Village by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to West Village is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to West Village is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct train from Hofstra University to West Village. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Christopher Street via Jamaica and 33rd Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Hofstra University and West Village is 25 miles. The road distance is 23.5 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to West Village without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $11 - $19.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Hofstra University to West Village, including transfers.
Hofstra University to West Village train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
Hofstra University to West Village train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to West Village is 23 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Hofstra University to West Village.
There are 3930+ hotels available in West Village.
What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and West Village, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Christopher Street via Hempstead, Jamaica, Penn Station, and 33rd Street in around 1h 43m.
- 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
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $2–4
- Peak
- $4–6
- Phone
- (973) 961-6000
- Website
- panynj.gov
Train from 33rd Street to Christopher Street
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- https://www.panynj.gov/path/en/index.html
- Adult
- $4
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Jamaica-179 St to W 4 St-Wash Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 42 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 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $210–260
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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