There are 5 ways to get from Yonkers to Hofstra University by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
2h 45m$15–27Drive 26.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Yonkers to Hofstra Universitycar 26.7 mi
40 min$5–7Bus, train
- Take the bus from S Broadway/Prospect St to 5 Av/W 40 Stbus BxM3
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
3h 18m$10–22Bus
- Take the bus from Broadway/W 262 St to Boston Rd/E 180 Stbus Bx9
- Take the bus from Boston Rd/E 180 St to Merrick Blvd/Archer Avbus
- Take the bus from Jamaica Bus Term to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
4h 15m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Yonkers to Hofstra Universitytaxi 26.7 mi
40 min$240–290
Yonkers to Hofstra University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yonkers to Hofstra University is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Yonkers to Hofstra University is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Yonkers to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Broadway/W 262 St and arriving at Fulton St + Duncan Rd. via Boston Rd/E 180 St, Jamaica Bus Term and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Yonkers to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Yonkers and arriving at Hempstead via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Yonkers and Hofstra University is 38 miles. The road distance is 26.9 miles.
The best way to get from Yonkers to Hofstra University without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $14 - $28.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Yonkers to Hofstra University, including transfers.
Yonkers to Hofstra University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Broadway/W 262 St station.
Yonkers to Hofstra University train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Yonkers station.
The best way to get from Yonkers to Hofstra University is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $14 - $28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $14 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Yonkers, NY, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Yonkers to Hofstra University via Grand Central Terminal and Hempstead in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway/W 262 St to Hofstra University via Boston Rd/E 180 St, Merrick Blvd/Archer Av, Jamaica Bus Term, (arr.) Hemp TC / East, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–9
- Peak
- $11–13
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from S Broadway/Prospect St to 5 Av/W 40 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Broadway/W 262 St to Boston Rd/E 180 St
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Boston Rd/E 180 St to Merrick Blvd/Archer Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $0
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Jamaica Bus Term to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $240–290
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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Booking & Getting There
Yonkers to Hofstra University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Boston Rd/E 180 St station.
Yonkers to Hofstra University train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yonkers to Hofstra University is 27 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Yonkers to Hofstra University.
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