There are 5 ways to get from New York to Hofstra University by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
1h 26m$7–15Drive 22.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York to Hofstra Universitycar 22.8 mi
39 min$4–6Bus
- Take the bus from Madison Av/E 25 St to Hillside Av/180 Stbus Qm68
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
2h 46m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from New York to Hofstra Universitytaxi 22.8 mi
39 min$200–250Subway, train
- Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway E
- Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
1h 53m$11–15
New York to Hofstra University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New York to Hofstra University is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from New York to Hofstra University is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from New York to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Madison Av/E 25 St 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 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Hempstead. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between New York and Hofstra University is 23 miles. The road distance is 23 miles.
The best way to get from New York to Hofstra University without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $7 - $15.
The train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead takes 55 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
New York to Hofstra University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 25 St station.
New York to Hofstra University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from New York to Hofstra University is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $7 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $14 and takes 2h 46m.
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 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 55 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 46m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
Train from Jamaica to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Madison Av/E 25 St to Hillside Av/180 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $200–250
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
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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Booking & Getting There
New York to Hofstra University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Hillside Av/180 St station.
New York to Hofstra University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hempstead station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Hofstra University is 23 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from New York to Hofstra University.
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