There are 6 ways to get from Empire State Building to Hofstra University by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to HempsteadHempstead Branch
1h 37m$10–17Drive 22.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Empire State Building to Hofstra University22.6 mi
33 min$5–6Subway, bus
- Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jamaica-179 StF / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastn6 / ...
2h 19m$6Bus
- Take the bus from 6 Av/W 37 St to 188 St/64 AvQm5 / ...
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastn6 / ...
3h 1m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Hofstra University22.6 mi
33 min$200–250Train
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to HempsteadHempstead Branch
1h 39m$7–15
Empire State Building to Hofstra University by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Hofstra University is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Hofstra University is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Empire State Building to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from 6 Av/W 37 St and arriving at Fulton St + Duncan Rd. via 188 St/64 Av, 178 St / Hillside and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Hempstead. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Empire State Building and Hofstra University is 24 miles. The road distance is 22.7 miles.
The best way to get from Empire State Building to Hofstra University without a car is to train via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21 which takes 1h 37m and costs $10 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Empire State Building to Hofstra University, including transfers.
Empire State Building to Hofstra University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 37 St station.
Empire State Building to Hofstra University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Empire State Building to Hofstra University is to train via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21 which takes 1h 37m and costs $10 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $13 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Empire State Building to Hofstra University via 6 Av/W 37 St, 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 3h 1m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–10
- Peak
- $9–15
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jamaica-179 St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- 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
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 6 Av/W 37 St to 188 St/64 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
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More Questions & Answers
Empire State Building to Hofstra University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 188 St/64 Av station.
Empire State Building to Hofstra University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hempstead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Empire State Building to Hofstra University is 23 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Empire State Building to Hofstra University.
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