There are 6 ways to get from Rhode Island to Hofstra University by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 18m$50–694Drive 182.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Hofstra Universitycar 182.2 mi
3h 35m$32–45Bus, train
- Take the bus from Providence to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Hicksvilletrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
5h 33m$39–63Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PVD - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain
4h 16m$49–278Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus Bz 0203
7h 27m$44–75Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly
- Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
5h 52m$474–1,986
Rhode Island to Hofstra University by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Hofstra University is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Hofstra University is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Fulton St + Duncan Rd. via 6 Av/W 42 St, 188 St/64 Av, 178 St / Hillside and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Hempstead via New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Hofstra University is 213 miles. The road distance is 183.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Hofstra University without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $50 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Rhode Island to Hofstra University, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Hofstra University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Hofstra University is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $50 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, 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 $100–160 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Providence to New York every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $40–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Hicksville
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $12–18
Train from Jamaica to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Providence to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Rhode Island to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Rhode Island to Hofstra University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Hofstra University is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Rhode Island to Hofstra University.
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