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How to get fromProvidence to Hofstra Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Providence to Hofstra University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    5h 12m
    $53–697

  2. Drive 182.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Providence to Hofstra Universitycar car 182.1 mi
    3h 35m
    $34–48

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0230
    6h 2m
    $40–68

  4. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane PVD - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain train
    4h 7m
    $47–238

  5. Bus via 188 St/64 Av

    1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to 188 St/64 Avbus bus Qm5 / ...
    3. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus bus n6 / ...
    7h 31m
    $44–110

  6. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BOS - JFK
    5h 15m
    $227–1,555

  7. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, subway, train

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BOS - LGA
    3. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway subway
    4. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain train
    5h 42m
    $76–979

  8. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BOS - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    5. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain train
    6h 20m
    $500–2,931

Providence to Hofstra University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Providence to Port Authority Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $28–55 and the journey takes 4h.

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