There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Hofstra University by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Fulton St + Duncan Rd.
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to HempsteadHempstead Branch
1h 21m$10–17Drive 22.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Hofstra University22.9 mi
34 min$5–6Bus
- Take the bus from Madison Av/E 40 St to Hillside Av/180 StQm68
- Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastn6 / ...
2h 50m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Hofstra University22.9 mi
34 min$200–250Train
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to HempsteadHempstead Branch
1h 26m$7–15
Grand Central Terminal to Hofstra University by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Hofstra University is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Hofstra University is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Central Terminal to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Madison Av/E 40 St and arriving at Fulton St + Duncan Rd. via 178 St / Hillside and Hemp Trans Ctr / Columbia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
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 Grand Central Terminal and Hofstra University is 23 miles. The road distance is 23 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Hofstra University without a car is to train via Fulton St + Duncan Rd. which takes 1h 21m and costs $10 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Grand Central Terminal to Hofstra University, including transfers.
Grand Central Terminal to Hofstra University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 40 St station.
Grand Central Terminal to Hofstra University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Hofstra University is to train via Fulton St + Duncan Rd. which takes 1h 21m and costs $10 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $13 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, 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 Grand Central Terminal to Hofstra University via Madison Av/E 40 St, Hillside Av/180 St, 178 St / Hillside, (arr.) Hemp TC / East, Hemp Trans Ctr / Columbia, and Fulton St + Duncan Rd. in around 2h 50m.
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- 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
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Madison Av/E 40 St to Hillside Av/180 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Central Terminal to Hofstra University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Hillside Av/180 St station.
Grand Central Terminal to Hofstra University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hempstead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Hofstra University is 23 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Hofstra University.
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