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How to get fromNew York to Hofstra Universityby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from New York to Hofstra University by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain train Hempstead Branch
    1h 21m
    $11–17

  2. Drive  22.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York to Hofstra Universitycar car 22.8 mi
    39 min
    $5–6

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jamaica-179 Stsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus bus n6 / ...
    2h 24m
    $9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York to Hofstra Universitytaxi taxi 22.8 mi
    39 min
    $200–250

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain train Hempstead Branch
    1h 25m
    $7–15

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 25 St to Hillside Av/180 Stbus bus Qm68
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus bus n6 / ...
    2h 50m
    $9–13

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  • Distance: 23 mi
  • Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between New York, 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 Madison Av/E 25 St 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 50m.

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