There are 4 ways to get from Jackson Heights to Hofstra University by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Woodside to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
1h 13m$6–12Drive 17.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jackson Heights to Hofstra Universitycar 17.4 mi
26 min$3–5Bus
- Take the bus from Main St/Roosevelt Av to Hillside Av/179 Stbus Q17
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
2h 42m$12–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jackson Heights to Hofstra Universitytaxi 17.4 mi
26 min$160–200
Jackson Heights to Hofstra University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jackson Heights to Hofstra University is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Jackson Heights to Hofstra University is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $160 - $200.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson Heights to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Northern Blvd/82 St and arriving at Fulton St + Duncan Rd. via Main St/Roosevelt Av, 178 St / Hillside and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Woodside and arriving at Hempstead. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Jackson Heights and Hofstra University is 18 miles. The road distance is 17.5 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson Heights to Hofstra University without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs $6 - $12.
The train from Woodside to Hempstead takes 42 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Jackson Heights to Hofstra University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Main St/Roosevelt Av station.
Jackson Heights to Hofstra University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Woodside station.
The best way to get from Jackson Heights to Hofstra University is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs $6 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $22 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Jackson Heights, NY, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Woodside to Hempstead hourly. Tickets cost $6–12 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northern Blvd/82 St to Hofstra University via 39 Av/Main St, Main St/Roosevelt Av, Hillside Av/179 St, 178 St / Hillside, (arr.) Hemp TC / East, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 2h 42m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Woodside to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Main St/Roosevelt Av to Hillside Av/179 St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $160–200
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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Booking & Getting There
Jackson Heights to Hofstra University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Hillside Av/179 St station.
Jackson Heights to Hofstra University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hempstead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson Heights to Hofstra University is 17 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Jackson Heights to Hofstra University.
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