There are 6 ways to get from Nyack to Hofstra University by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via White Plains
best- Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain Harlem
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
3h 25m$22–41Drive 41.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Nyack to Hofstra Universitycar 41.5 mi
59 min$8–11Bus
- Take the bus from White Plains, Ny to Queens Vil, Nybus 411 / ...
- Take the bus from Springfield Bl / Jamaica to Roosevelt Field Bus Termbus n24
4h 26m$23–57Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nyack to Hofstra Universitytaxi 41.5 mi
59 min$360–440Train
- Take the train from Tarrytown to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
3h 34m$22–39Bus via Fort Washington Av/W 179 St
- Take the bus from Broadway & Cedar Hill Ave to GW Bridge Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Fort Washington Av/W 179 St to 5 Av/W 52 Stbus M4 / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
4h 59m$21–38
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nyack to Hofstra University is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Nyack to Hofstra University is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Nyack to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Artopee Way & Franklin St. and arriving at McKenna Pl / Uniondale via White Plains, Ny, Springfield Blvd/Hillside Av, Springfield Bl / Jamaica and Roosevelt Field Bus Term. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Nyack to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from White Plains and arriving at Hempstead via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Nyack and Hofstra University is 57 miles. The road distance is 41.8 miles.
The best way to get from Nyack to Hofstra University without a car is to train via White Plains which takes 3h 25m and costs $21 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Nyack to Hofstra University, including transfers.
Nyack to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from White Plains, Ny station.
Nyack to Hofstra University train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from White Plains station.
The best way to get from Nyack to Hofstra University is to train via White Plains which takes 3h 25m and costs $21 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $60 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Nyack, NY, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Artopee Way & Franklin St. to Hofstra University via Hamilton Ave. & Ferris Ave. White Plain Train, White Plains, Grand Central Terminal, Hempstead, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Artopee Way & Franklin St. to Hofstra University via White Plains, Ny, Springfield Blvd/Hillside Av, Springfield Blvd/Amboy Ln, Springfield Bl / Jamaica, Roosevelt Field Bus Term, and McKenna Pl / Uniondale in around 4h 26m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
Train from Tarrytown to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from White Plains, Ny to Queens Vil, Ny
- Saver
- $11–14
- Flexible
- $14–35
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Booking & Getting There
Nyack to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Queens Vil, Ny station.
Nyack to Hofstra University train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nyack to Hofstra University is 42 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Nyack to Hofstra University.
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