There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Hofstra University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain
3h 19m$28–612Drive 109.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Hofstra Universitycar 109.1 mi
2h 31m$20–29Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
4h 8m$34–52Bus via 178 St / Hillside
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
4h 39m$35–47
Philadelphia to Hofstra University by bus, train, and foot (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Hofstra University is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Hofstra University is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Hempstead Tp / Uniondale via Freeport Sta / South Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Hempstead via New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Hofstra University is 114 miles. The road distance is 109.8 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Hofstra University without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $27 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Philadelphia to Hofstra University, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Hofstra University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Hofstra University is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $27 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Hofstra University via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Jamaica, and Hempstead in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown hourly. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Train from Jamaica to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $2–3
- Peak
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Philadelphia to Hofstra University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Hofstra University is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Philadelphia to Hofstra University.
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