There are 8 ways to get from Hofstra University to Boston by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
3h 33m$296–771Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Queens Jamaica to Bostonbus FlixBus 2612
7h 1m$38–88Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 56m$39–768Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
6h 53m$39–85Drive 213.5 mi
- Drive from Hofstra University to Bostoncar 213.5 mi
4h 9m$39–57Train, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
4h 25m$129–416Train, subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain
- Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 63 Dr-Rego Parksubway
- Take the bus from Junction Blvd/Queens Blvd to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
4h 51m$97–412Bus, train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Front St + Clarenden Ave to Hicksville Sta / Duffybus
- Take the train from Hicksville to Central Isliptrain
- Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
4h 30m$262–360
Hofstra University to Boston by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Boston is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Boston is to train and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $290 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Hofstra University to Boston. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Tpke + Oak St and arriving at Boston via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10, 168 St/Jamaica Bus Terminal and Queens Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Hofstra University and Boston is 205 miles. The road distance is 214.7 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs $35 - $800.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Hofstra University to Boston, including transfers.
Hofstra University to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Queens Jamaica station.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Boston is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs $35 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 6h 53m.
Hofstra University to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to Boston is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Hofstra University to Boston.
What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–60 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route hourly.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–340
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Hempstead to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $5–9
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- 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
- $2–4
- Peak
- $4–6
Train from Hicksville to Central Islip
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $8–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–360
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 63 Dr-Rego Park
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $29–60
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Junction Blvd/Queens Blvd to Laguardia Rd/94 St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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 Front St + Clarenden Ave to Hicksville Sta / Duffy
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Queens Jamaica to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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