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How to get fromJamaica Station to Hofstra Universityby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Jamaica Station to Hofstra University by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain train Hempstead Branch
    59 min
    $8–12

  2. Drive 11.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jamaica Station to Hofstra Universitycar car 11.8 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain train Hempstead Branch
    1h 2m
    $5–9

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jamaica Bus Term to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus bus n6 / ...
    2h 2m
    $9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jamaica Station to Hofstra Universitytaxi taxi 11.8 mi
    19 min
    $110–140

Jamaica Station to Hofstra University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar244Weekly Services
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.1 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Hempstead hourly. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, Nassau Inter-County Express operates a bus from Jamaica Bus Term to (arr.) Hemp TC / East every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 9m.

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