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How to get fromLong Island to Hofstra Universityby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Hicksvilletrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    2. Take the bus from Hicksville LIRR Station to Front St + Hamilton Stbus bus n48 / ...
    1h 38m
    $11–19

  2. Drive 20.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Hofstra Universitycar car 20.8 mi
    31 min
    $4–6

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Elmont-UBS Arenatrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    2. Take the train from Elmont-UBS Arena to Hempsteadtrain train Hempstead Branch
    2h 8m
    $11–25

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Amityville LIRRbus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from Amityville Sta to Jerusalem Ave + Rutland Rdbus bus n54 / ...
    3h 32m
    $8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Hofstra Universitytaxi taxi 20.8 mi
    31 min
    $190–230

Long Island to Hofstra University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Ronkonkoma to Hofstra University via Elmont-UBS Arena and Hempstead in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St/Furrows Rd to Hofstra University via Patchogue LIRR, Amityville LIRR, Amityville Sta, and Jerusalem Ave + Rutland Rd in around 3h 32m.

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