There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Hofstra University by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain
2h 52m$940–1,555Drive 244.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Hofstra Universitycar 244.3 mi
4h 48m$45–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
4h 51m$69–148Bus via Jamaica
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
6h 27m$67–111Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain
3h 18m$106–669Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain
3h 55m$931–1,609Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
5h 10m$73–438Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 45m$53–82
Washington to Hofstra University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Hofstra University is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Hofstra University is to fly and train which takes 2h 52m and costs $900 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at Fulton St + Duncan Rd. via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Hempstead via New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Washington and Hofstra University is 232 miles. The road distance is 245.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Hofstra University without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Washington to Hofstra University, including transfers.
Washington to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington to Hofstra University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Hofstra University is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus via Jamaica, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Washington to New York hourly. Tickets cost $55–100 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 31 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 Jamaica to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 31 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 New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Train from Jamaica to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $2–3
- Peak
- $4–6
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington to Hofstra University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Hofstra University is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Washington to Hofstra University.
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