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How to get fromIslip to Hofstra Universityby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Islip to Hofstra University by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Babylon to Freeporttrain train Babylon Branch
    2. Take the bus from Freeport Sta / South Bay 2 to Fayette St / Uniondalebus bus n43 / ...
    1h 54m
    $9–18

  2. Drive 21.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Islip to Hofstra Universitycar car 21.9 mi
    33 min
    $4–6

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain train Montauk Branch
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain train Hempstead Branch
    2h 17m
    $12–27

  4. Line 2 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Islip Town Hall to Amityville LIRRbus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from Amityville Sta to (arr.) Hemp TC / Westbus bus n55 / ...
    2h 35m
    $8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Islip to Hofstra Universitytaxi taxi 21.9 mi
    33 min
    $200–240

  6. Line 12 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bay Shore LIRR to Farmingdale State Collegebus bus 12
    2. Take the bus from Farmingdale State Coll to Hempstead Tpke + Oak Stbus bus n70
    2h 40m
    $8

Islip to Hofstra University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar153Weekly Services
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Islip, NY, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Islip to Hofstra University via Jamaica and Hempstead in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Islip Town Hall to Hofstra University via Amityville LIRR, Amityville Sta, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 2h 35m.

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