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How to get fromRidgewood to Hofstra Universityby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ridgewood to Hofstra University by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain train Hempstead Branch
    1h 34m
    $8–15

  2. Drive  16.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ridgewood to Hofstra Universitycar car 16.6 mi
    28 min
    $3–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Metropolitan Av/Fresh Pond Rd to 170 St/Jamaica Avbus bus Q54
    2. Take the bus from Jamaica Bus Term to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus bus n6 / ...
    2h 35m
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ridgewood to Hofstra Universitytaxi taxi 16.6 mi
    28 min
    $150–190

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  • Distance: 17.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Ridgewood, Queens County, NY, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Hempstead hourly. Tickets cost $2–6 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metropolitan Av/Fresh Pond Rd to Hofstra University via 170 St/Jamaica Av, Jamaica Bus Term, (arr.) Hemp TC / East, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 2h 35m.

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