There are 7 ways to get from Roselle to Hofstra University by train, bus, subway, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Rahway to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec / ...
- Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
3h 1m$13–37Drive 40 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roselle to Hofstra Universitycar 40 mi
1h 1m$8–11Bus, subway, train
- Take the bus from 2Nd Ave At Walnut St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 112
- Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway E
- Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain
3h 9m$20–43Taxi
- Take the taxi from Roselle to Hofstra Universitytaxi 40 mi
1h 1m$350–420Line 59 bus, train
- Take the bus from 2Nd Ave At Chestnut St to South Ave At High Stbus 59
- Take the train from Cranford to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain
3h 25m$12–42Bus via 168 St / Hillside
- Take the bus from 2Nd Ave At Walnut St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 112
- Take the bus from 168 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
3h 38m$18–37Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Georges Ave At Mccandless St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 115
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0250
4h 37m$28–54
Roselle to Hofstra University by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roselle to Hofstra University is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Roselle to Hofstra University is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Roselle to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from 2Nd Ave At Walnut St and arriving at Fulton St + Duncan Rd. via 168 St / Hillside and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Roselle to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Rahway and arriving at Hempstead via New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Roselle and Hofstra University is 48 miles. The road distance is 40.3 miles.
The best way to get from Roselle to Hofstra University without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $13 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Roselle to Hofstra University, including transfers.
Roselle to Hofstra University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from 2Nd Ave At Walnut St station.
Roselle to Hofstra University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Rahway station.
The best way to get from Roselle to Hofstra University is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $13 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus via 168 St / Hillside, which costs $18 - $40 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Roselle, NJ, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Saint Georges Ave At Victory St to Hofstra University via West Milton Ave 200'E Of Irving St, Rahway, New York Penn Station, Jamaica, Hempstead, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2Nd Ave At Walnut St to Hofstra University via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 42 St-Bryant Park, 169 St, 168 St / Hillside, (arr.) Hemp TC / East, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 3h 38m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Rahway to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–14
Train from Cranford to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–11
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–11
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $2–3
- Peak
- $4–6
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 New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- 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
- $6–10
Train from Jamaica to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $2–3
- Peak
- $4–6
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from 2Nd Ave At Walnut St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–28
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $9–28
Bus from 2Nd Ave At Chestnut St to South Ave At High St
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $1–4
Bus from 2Nd Ave At Walnut St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–28
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $9–28
Bus from Saint Georges Ave At Mccandless St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $8–27
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 168 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $17–25
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $350–420
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Roselle to Hofstra University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Roselle to Hofstra University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roselle to Hofstra University is 40 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Roselle to Hofstra University.
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