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How to get fromJersey City to Hofstra Universityby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Jersey City to Hofstra University by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain train
    2h 31m
    $13–22

  2. Drive 27.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jersey City to Hofstra Universitycar car 27.5 mi
    47 min
    $5–8

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 14 St to Jamaica-179 Stsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus bus n6 / ...
    2h 46m
    $12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Hofstra Universitytaxi taxi 27.5 mi
    47 min
    $240–300

Jersey City to Hofstra University by train, foot, and bus

Calendar137Weekly Services
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Journal Square to Hofstra University via 33rd Street, New York Penn Station, Jamaica, Hempstead, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 2h 31m.

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