There are 5 ways to get from Stamford to Hofstra University by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
3h 10m$21–35Drive 41.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stamford to Hofstra Universitycar 41.6 mi
56 min$8–11Bus
- Take the bus from White Plains, Ny to Queens Vil, Nybus 411 / ...
- Take the bus from Springfield Bl / Jamaica to Roosevelt Field Bus Termbus n24
4h 39m$22–53Taxi
- Take the taxi from Stamford to Hofstra Universitytaxi 41.6 mi
56 min$360–440Train, subway, bus
- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
3h 20m$17–560
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stamford to Hofstra University is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Stamford to Hofstra University is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Stamford to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Main St @ Atlantic St and arriving at McKenna Pl / Uniondale via White Plains, Ny, Springfield Blvd/Hillside Av, Springfield Bl / Jamaica and Roosevelt Field Bus Term. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Stamford to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Stamford and arriving at Hempstead via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Stamford and Hofstra University is 56 miles. The road distance is 41.8 miles.
The best way to get from Stamford to Hofstra University without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $21 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Stamford to Hofstra University, including transfers.
Stamford to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from White Plains, Ny station.
Stamford to Hofstra University train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Stamford station.
The best way to get from Stamford to Hofstra University is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $21 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $55 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Stamford, CT, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Stamford to Hofstra University via Grand Central Terminal, Hempstead, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St @ Atlantic St to Hofstra University via White Plains Transportation Center, White Plains, Ny, Springfield Blvd/Hillside Av, Springfield Blvd/Amboy Ln, Springfield Bl / Jamaica, Roosevelt Field Bus Term, and McKenna Pl / Uniondale in around 4h 39m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $16–18
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from White Plains, Ny to Queens Vil, Ny
- Saver
- $11–14
- Flexible
- $14–35
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Stamford to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Queens Vil, Ny station.
Stamford to Hofstra University train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stamford to Hofstra University is 42 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Stamford to Hofstra University.
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