There are 6 ways to get from Queens to Hofstra University by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21
best- Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
59 min$8–12Drive 13.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Queens to Hofstra Universitycar 13.7 mi
23 min$3–4Train
- Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
1h 2m$5–9Bus
- Take the bus from Jamaica Bus Term to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
1h 37m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Queens to Hofstra Universitytaxi 13.7 mi
23 min$130–160Bus via 101 Av /104 St
- Take the bus from 101 Av /104 St to 168 St /Jamaica Avbus Q8
- Take the bus from Jamaica Bus Term to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
2h 19m$6–10
Queens to Hofstra University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Queens to Hofstra University is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Queens to Hofstra University is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $130 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Queens to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Jamaica Bus Term and arriving at Fulton St + Duncan Rd. via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jamaica and arriving at Hempstead. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
The distance between Queens and Hofstra University is 12 miles. The road distance is 13.8 miles.
The best way to get from Queens to Hofstra University without a car is to train via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21 which takes 59 min and costs $8 - $12.
It takes approximately 59 min to get from Queens to Hofstra University, including transfers.
Queens to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Jamaica Bus Term station.
Queens to Hofstra University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
The best way to get from Queens to Hofstra University is to train via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21 which takes 59 min and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 37m.
What companies run services between Queens, NY, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Hempstead hourly. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, Nassau Inter-County Express operates a bus from Jamaica Bus Term to (arr.) Hemp TC / East every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 9m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
Train from Jamaica to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Jamaica Bus Term to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Jamaica Bus Term to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 101 Av /104 St to 168 St /Jamaica Av
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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
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More Questions & Answers
Queens to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at (arr.) Hemp TC / East station.
Queens to Hofstra University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hempstead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Queens to Hofstra University is 14 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Queens to Hofstra University.
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