The average bus between Times Square and Hofstra University takes 3h 15m and the fastest bus takes 2h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Times Square to Hofstra University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Times Square and Hofstra University. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Times Square is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Hofstra University at 11:12 PM. All services require a transfer at 188 St/64 Av and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 39m • 3 changes



2h 49m • 3 changes



2h 49m • 3 changes



2h 51m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Times Square to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Times Square station and arriving at Hofstra University station via 188 St/64 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Times Square to Hofstra University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 42 St station.
Times Square to Hofstra University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at (arr.) Hemp TC / East station.
The distance between Times Square and Hofstra University is 32.7 km. The road distance is 48 km.
You can take a bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Hofstra University via 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, 178 St / Hillside, (arr.) Hemp TC / East, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 2h 55m.