There are 4 ways to get from West Village to Hofstra University by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
- Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
2h 3m$13–22Drive 23.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Village to Hofstra Universitycar 23.4 mi
40 min$5–7Subway, bus
- Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
2h 24m$9Taxi
- Take the taxi from West Village to Hofstra Universitytaxi 23.4 mi
40 min$210–260
West Village to Hofstra University by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Village to Hofstra University is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from West Village to Hofstra University is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct train from West Village to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Christopher Street and arriving at Hempstead via New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between West Village and Hofstra University is 25 miles. The road distance is 23.6 miles.
The best way to get from West Village to Hofstra University without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $13 - $23.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from West Village to Hofstra University, including transfers.
West Village to Hofstra University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.
West Village to Hofstra University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Village to Hofstra University is 24 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from West Village to Hofstra University.
There are 363+ hotels available in Hofstra University.
What companies run services between West Village, NY, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Christopher Street to Hofstra University via 33rd Street, New York Penn Station, Jamaica, Hempstead, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 2h 3m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 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 W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jamaica-179 St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 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
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $210–260
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
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
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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