There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Hofstra University by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
1h 22m$11–17Drive 23.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Hofstra Universitycar 23.4 mi
39 min$5–7Bus
- Take the bus from E 57 St/3 Av to Hillside Av/180 Stbus Qm68
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
2h 28m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to Hofstra Universitytaxi 23.4 mi
39 min$210–260Train
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
1h 25m$7–15
Manhattan to Hofstra University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Hofstra University is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Hofstra University is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from E 57 St/3 Av and arriving at Fulton St + Duncan Rd. via 178 St / Hillside and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Hempstead. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Manhattan and Hofstra University is 23 miles. The road distance is 23.5 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Hofstra University without a car is to train via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21 which takes 1h 22m and costs $10 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Manhattan to Hofstra University, including transfers.
Manhattan to Hofstra University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from E 57 St/3 Av station.
Manhattan to Hofstra University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Hofstra University is to train via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21 which takes 1h 22m and costs $10 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $14 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E 57 St/3 Av to Hofstra University via Hillside Av/180 St, 178 St / Hillside, (arr.) Hemp TC / East, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 2h 28m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from E 57 St/3 Av to Hillside Av/180 St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $210–260
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
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More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to Hofstra University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Hillside Av/180 St station.
Manhattan to Hofstra University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hempstead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Hofstra University is 23 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Manhattan to Hofstra University.
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